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Saint-Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival

Saint-Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival is a film festival annually held in the Basque city of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival
PredecessorInternational Festival of Young Directors
Established2014
Artistic directorPatrik Fabre
Websitefifsaintjeandeluz.com

Profile

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The Saint-Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival is the successor of the International Festival of Young Directors, which has been held in Saint-Jean-de-Luz since 1996.[1] The festival celebrates emerging filmmakers, their debuts and sophomore features.[2] Patrik Fabre has been the festival's artistic director since its inception.[1][3] The Saint-Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival takes place every October in the Basque city of Saint-Jean-de-Luz on the premises of the Cinéma Le Sélect, 10 feature films and 8 shorts are selected for the main competition.[4] Along with screenings, the Festival hosts various events such as masterclasses, open talks, discussions with the cinema professionals.[5]

Editions

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The very first edition of the Festival took place in September 2014.[6] The jury, headed by Xavier Beauvois, included composer Alex Beaupain, Michèle Laroque, and others.[7]

The second edition of the Festival took place from 6 to 10 October, 2015.[8] The jury was chaired by Josiane Balasko,[9] and the members were Olivier Marchal, Manu Payet, Claude Perron, Julia Piaton, Alexis Rault, and Gilles Sacuto.[10] Best Film, Best Actress and the Audience Award went to Leyla Bouzid's debut feature As I Open My Eyes.[11]

The third edition took place from 4 to 8 October, 2016.[12][13] The jury was headed by Cédric Klapisch, other members were Stéfi Celma, Maxime Delauney, Alice Isaaz, Louis-Julien Petit, Marco Prince, and Sophie Verbeeck.[14] The Grand Prix was awarded to The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki by Juho Kuosmanen.[15]

In 2017, the 4th edition of the Festival took place from 3 to 7 October.[16] The jury, chaired by Michèle Laroque, gave the Grand Prix to Xavier Legrand's Custody.[17]

The 5th edition took place from 1 to 6 November, 2018. The women-only jury was headed by Corinne Masiero. The Grand Prix was given to the political comedy Tel Aviv on Fire by Sameh Zoabi.[18]

The 7th edition took place from 5 to 11 October, 2020. A jury headed up by director Xavier Legrand awarded with the Grand Prix Naël Marandin's Beasts.[19]

The 8th edition lasted from 4 to 10 October, 2021.[20] Thierry Klifa headed the jury, other members were Florence Loiret Caille, Lolita Chammah, Nadège Beausson-Diagne, and Christophe Rossignon. Aurélie Saada's Rose was the opening film.[21]

The 9th edition of the festival took place from 3 to 9 October, 2022, its theme was announced as Cinema of the future. The jury was headed by the actress Géraldine Pailhas, she was sided by designer Jean-Paul Gaultier, comedian Valérie Karsenti, directors Stéphane Foenkinos and Charlène Favier.[22][2] The Youth Jury Prize for Feature Film was awarded to Guillaume Gouix for Amore Mio.[23]

The 10th edition of the festival took place from 2 to 8 October, 2023. The jury was headed by Agnès Jaoui and included William Lebghil, Guillaume de Tonquedec, Sarah Suco, and Alysson Paradis.[24][25] Thanks to the Porosus Endowment Fund, the money prize will be given to the winners, for example, 10000 euros for the Best Feature and 2500 for the best short.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Interview with Patrick Fabre, artistic director of the Saint-Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival". Saint-Jean-de-Luz. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  2. ^ a b c "Total screen for the Saint Jean de Luz International Film Festival". Presse Libre. 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  3. ^ "Patrick Fabre, artistic delegate of the Saint Jean de Luz Film Festival". France Blue. 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  4. ^ Dewitte, Vincent (2023-09-30). "Saint-Jean-de-Luz Film Festival: the gamble formulated in 2014 is already noted". Sud Ouest. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  5. ^ "Saint-Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival 2016: the programme". In the mood for cinema. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  6. ^ Dewitte, Vincent (2023-09-30). "Saint-Jean-de-Luz Film Festival: the gamble formulated in 2014 is already noted". SudOuest. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  7. ^ Dewitte, Vincent (2023-09-30). "Saint-Jean-de-Luz Film Festival: Alex Beaupain eager to give the "la" of the 10th edition". SudOuest. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  8. ^ "The programme of the 2015 Saint Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival". France Blue. 2015-10-06. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  9. ^ "The 2015 Saint-Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival". France Blue. 2015-10-10. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  10. ^ "VIDEO - Josiane Balasko, president of the jury of the Saint-Jean-de-Luz Film Festival". France Blue. 2015-10-07. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  11. ^ Lemercier, Fabien (2015-10-12). "As I Open My Eyes wins big at Saint-Jean-de-Luz". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  12. ^ "Saint Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival 2016". France Blue. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  13. ^ "Saint-Jean-de-Luz Film Festival: prices and a cost". Sud Ouest. 2016-10-10. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  14. ^ "Le réalisateur Cédric Klapisch président du jury du Festival International du Film de Saint-Jean-de-Luz 2016". France Blue. 2016-09-15. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  15. ^ "Après Cannes, Olli Mäki séduit le Festival de Saint-Jean-de-Luz 2016". Allo Ciné. 2016-10-08. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  16. ^ "Saint Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival 2017". France Blue. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  17. ^ Fleurot, Frederick (2017-10-07). "The winners of the 2017 Saint-Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival". France Blue. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  18. ^ Lemercier, Fabien (2018-10-08). "Saint-Jean-de-Luz crowns Tel Aviv on Fire and Sir". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  19. ^ Lemercier, Fabien (2020-10-13). "Beasts triumphs at Saint-Jean-de-Luz". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  20. ^ Lemercier, Fabien (2021-10-04). "Cinema of the future in Saint-Jean-de-Luz". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  21. ^ Lemercier, Fabien (2021-10-04). "Cinema of the future in Saint-Jean-de-Luz". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  22. ^ Baronian, Renaud. "Festival de Saint-Jean-de-Luz: stars and films on the Basque coast". Le Parisien. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  23. ^ "Saint-Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France". Fonds de dotation Porosus. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  24. ^ Lemercier, Fabien (2023-10-02). "Talent-in-the-making to be showcased in Saint-Jean-de-Luz". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  25. ^ "Saint-Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival, October 2 to 8". Euro Day France. Retrieved 2023-10-04.


 

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