Solarium is a 2021 French short film directed by Jonathan Koulavsky. The thirty minute story follows a young driver of trot racing as he experiences self-doubt, frustration and isolation. The short has been presented in a number of festivals, including the 2022 Rhode Island International Film Festival.[1] The film is part of the 2023 César Narrative Short Films Selection.[2]
Plot
editJohnny, a 16 year-old rider who dreams of one day becoming a trot champion, is faced with self-doubt when he realises that his horse, Coquelicot, is at risk for not being good enough.
Reception
editSince its release, the film has been selected in various festivals and academies around the world
Year | Festivals | Award/Category | Status |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | Unifrance Short Film Awards | Grand Prix Unifiance[3] | Won |
2022 | Huesca International Film Festival | International Danzante Award[4] | Won |
Flickers' RhodeIsland International Film Festival | Best Editing[5] | Won | |
Contis International Film Festival | Youth Jury Award[6] | Won | |
Valencia Cinema Jove International Film Festival | Grand Prix[7] | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Nikkhah Azad, Navid (2022-08-20). "Rhode Island International Film Festival announces 2022 winners". www.deed.news. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
- ^ "La Sélection Officielle Court Métrage de Fiction César 2023". Académie des César (in French). Retrieved 2022-10-28.
- ^ "Unifrance announces the winners of its 20th Unifrance Short Film Awards". en.unifrance.org. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
- ^ Nikkhah Azad, Navid (2022-04-14). "Huesca International Film Festival unveils lineup". www.deed.news. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Nikkhah Azad, Navid (2022-08-20). "Rhode Island International Film Festival announces 2022 winners". www.deed.news. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
- ^ SensCritique. "Le Festival du film de Contis 2022 - Liste de 42 films". SensCritique (in French). Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Nikkhah Azad, Navid (2022-06-28). "Cinema Jove 2022 announces official selection lineup". www.deed.news. Retrieved 2022-10-28.