Gérardmer Festival 2024: Discover the films in the feature film competition

Discover the selection of feature films in competition at Gérardmer, reflecting the evolution of fantasy cinema. A dive into the genre beyond the ethical.

The films in the competition, characterized by a touch of the fantastic, mark the evolution or involution of a genre freed from ethics but overtaken by reality. The Gérardmer festival, known for its association with fantastic cinema, questions of monstrosity and fear, is a must for all film lovers.

According to festival director Bruno Barde: "The origins of fantasy are both literary and pictorial, united in a movement we call cinema, the best specimens of which can be discovered at Gérardmer, where fear and monstrosity grace the screens."

Audiences will have the opportunity to discover several creations and dive into diverse creative universes. Here's an overview of the films in competition:

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• AMELIA'S CHILDREN by Gabriel Abrantes (Portugal)
• EN ATTENDANT LA NUIT by Céline Rouzet (France & Belgium)
• LA DAMNÉE by Abel Danan (France)
• PERPETRATOR by Jennifer Reeder (United States)
• RESVRGIS by Francesco Carnesecchi (Italy)
• SLEEP by Jason Yu (South Korea)
• THE FORBIDDEN PLAY by Hideo Nakata (Japan) - Opening Film
• THE FUNERAL by Orçun Behram (Turkey)
• THE SEEDING by Barnaby Clay (United States)
• WHEN EVIL LURKS by Demián Rugna (Argentina)

THE FORBIDDEN PLAY by acclaimed Japanese director Hideo Nakata was selected as the opening film.

The Gérardmer festival is a must for fans of fantasy cinema, a unique opportunity to discover feature films from diverse horizons, and to plunge into a whirlwind of emotions and unexpected discoveries. See you in Gérardmer for this major event in world cinema.