Discover the full program and the jury for the 48th edition
Highlights include this year’s films, many of which are screening in France for the first time; the first complete European retrospective of the work of Turkish filmmaker Zeki Demirkubuz; a retrospective dedicated to Kailasam Balachander, a major figure in Tamil popular cinema; recently restored treasures; and a journey into the world of ghosts.
The Jury and the Awards
The jury of professionals, responsible for awarding the Golden Hot Air Balloon—sponsored by the City of Nantes—and the Silver Hot Air Balloon—sponsored by the Loire-Atlantique Department—is composed of:
Yann GONZALEZ • Director (France)
Jeanne LAPOIRIE • Director of Photography (France)
Léonie PERNET • Composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and performer (France)
TRUONG Minh Quy • Filmmaker (Vietnam)
Two other awards—the Audience Award and the Youth Jury Award, sponsored by Nantes Atlantique Airport—honor films in the International Competition.
And the Festival isn’t just about screenings! Meet-and-greets with filmmakers and guests, industry networking events, family-friendly workshops, and festive celebrations: so many opportunities to connect, share ideas, and extend the cinematic experience.
Online ProgramYou can also watch the trailer for this 48th edition on our YouTube channel and dive into the world of the Festival des 3 Continents right now!
