Cine Paris is an international film festival taking place in Paris, reuniting artists, creatives, and filmmakers with a focus on discovering new talents and works. A selection of monthly participants and winners are presented at live screenings, with a major annual event in Paris.
Our jury includes industry professionals from different sectors and companies, including Cineberg Germany, Sony, and more. Each month's competition winners are announced online, and a selection of those films is shown live at regular events across Paris.
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Events are also held at various locations across Paris.
A highly refined thriller short film. It all begins when Tony Han, a former detective, receives a "Seal of Death" letter threatening his honour and life, and he travels to New York to track down the person responsible, Shang Lee, the Yakuza's leader.
The cinematography is excellent and in sync with the pace of the film. The camera movements and shots effectively convey a strong sense of suspense and action. The performance of all the actors is intense and convincing, creating a high level of tension. The monochromatic colour scheme effectively conveys a strong sense of dark atmosphere.
The tone of the film is intimate, and the actor is directed in a very direct and authentic manner. The director is clearly familiar with the subject matter, addressing it with elegance and sometimes ironic flair. All of these elements combine to make this film resemble neorealistic works.
As in a documentary, the camera remains still in the main character's home or follows him throughout the day. Anton Kiva's cinematography is very natural and authentic. Vladimir Bedenko delivers intense and realistic performances, and the dialogue appears lifted from real life.
A dark, surreal drama set in late-1800s Europe. Oscar, a wealthy but lonely middle-aged man living in an extravagant chateau filled with wine, courtesans, and opium, confesses his love for his gardener Jude before he dies of his excesses.
The director masterfully builds a dark atmosphere through cinematography, costumes, and set design. The acting is always believable and intense, especially Al Nazemian as Oscar. The script uses minimal but always effective dialogue, treating its main theme with great personal delicacy. David Feral's sound design creates a strong expressionistic effect.
A dance short film about a man who surrenders to his love for a woman, who becomes his inspiration for stepping into his heart and loving freely. In a time when everything is screaming, this film tells its story in a very intimate way, with a beautifully old-fashioned mood.
Travis Tuft directs superb choreography. Dominick Sivilli's cinematography tells this story through the colours of feeling. The editing is fluid and delicate, following the rhythm of the music. As the frames roll by, the editing disappears behind them — a truly engaging pace.
Trophies available to order — Personalised festival trophies for all winners. More information coming soon.
Monthly competitions are open to filmmakers worldwide. Feature films, shorts, documentaries, music videos, animation, and more.
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