Short Film Festival presents: Cannes

In May, the eyes of the international film world are always focused on the Franse Rivièra, where the Cannes film festival takes place annually. Many feature films in our program this month come directly from the festival, but we also pay attention to short films. Kortfilmfestival Leuven is pleased to present the crème de la crème from all short film compilations of the previous edition of Cannes. Commentaar The Spectacle • Bálint Kenyeres • Hungary, France • 2025 • 17 min. A young Roma boy is lifted into the light, but then it turns out that it fades in an unexpected way. Arguments in Favor of Love • Gabriel Abrantes • Portugal • 2025 • 10 min. A ghost romance combines an absurd storyline with sharp insights into modern social interactions and relationships. +10K • Gala Hernández López • France, Spain • 2025 • 33 min. Pol is 21 and lives with his grandmother. He dreams of living in Miami and earning 10,000 euros per month. He attends personal development events, follows online coaches, and invests in cryptocurrencies. Pol doesn't know when he will reach his goal of becoming the best version of himself. The only thing he knows is that one day he will get there. Agapito • Arvin Belarmino • Philippines • 2025 • 15 min. The staff prepares carefully for an unknown event in the Duckpin Bowling Center in a beautiful story about the bond between siblings and the family you choose yourself. Dieu est timide • Jocelyn Charles • France • 2025 • 16 min. While two friends talk about their deepest fears during a train journey, they are disturbed by an unusual passenger.