Synopsis

The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, one of the most prestigious festivals in the world and the second largest in France after Cannes, is renowned for its exceptional programming and global influence. "Clermont-Ferrand Selects" offers the Hong Kong audience to experience a curated selection of outstanding shorts from this world-class festival.

Runtime 98 mins, Post-screening Sharing#, Director and Actor in attendance for post-screening sharing

DEATH TO THE BIKINI!
Director: Justine GAUTHIER
Canada / 2023 / 16 mins
Ten-year-old Lili challenges gender norms when forced to wear a bikini top at the water park.

PENTOLA
Director: Leo ČERNIC
Italy / 2022 / 7 mins
A middle-aged man leaves his wife, Titti, for none other than Batman.

JEAN FELL IN LOVE
Director: Romain ROELLET
France / 2022 / 20 mins
A village rugby star falls for an opposing player, straining his bond with teammates.

MASQUERADE
Director: Olive NWOSU
Nigeria, United Kingdom, England / 2021 / 14 mins
Salewa returns to Lagos for her mother’s funeral and is forced to confront her past.

IN THE WILD
Director: Marcel BARELLI
Switzerland / 2021 / 5 mins
A reminder that same-sex love exists in nature too—it is not just a human story.

TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA
Director: Alexandre SINGH, Natalie MUSTEATA
France, United States of America / 2024 / 36 mins
In a society where kissing is banned, Angine risks everything for a forbidden connection.

# 14/9/2025 SUN 5:30pm Palace IFC
# 20/9/2025 SUN 5:05pm Palace IFC