Do you hear the wind in the pine trees ? – Axelle Lenaerts

Synopsis

A young Belgian woman returns to Japan to gain insight and find peace in her past relationship with her Japanese ex-lover. She travels around Japan, observing nature as the seasons change. She is guided by the richness of the Japanese vocabulary, which has many words to describe the transience of nature and emotions that have no equivalent in Dutch or English. If she can accept this transience, she will be able to understand what happened to their love.

38’ / 2024 / Belgium / OV : English, Japanese / SUB : EN, FR, NL

In the Young Belgian Talents Competition

The Wiels Marsh – Charlotte Pion, Martine Janssens, Christine Flasschoen, Aurore Woller, Marie Fontaine, Catherine Le Goff et Claire Poinas

Synopsis

The Wiels Marsh, located in Brussels, hosts a body of water that is crucial for numerous species of birds, amphibians, and insects, as well as adapted vegetation that has allowed local biodiversity to thrive. In this animated documentary, several speakers voice their support for this unique place. The directors trace the history of this natural sanctuary, constantly threatened by real estate projects, and highlight the work of the volunteers who ensure its daily upkeep.

5’ / 2025 / Belgium / OV : French / SUB : EN

La Neige aux Pieds – Soleysa Taleb and Elsa Audevart

Synopsis

This is the story of a journey on the rails through the Polish landscapes where we meet Ayoub, a Moroccan musician and his friends. As they explore themes of rhythm, identity and belonging, the film speaks of music creating bonds, even far from home.

18’ / 2024 / Belgium / OV : English / SUB : FR

In the presence of the film teams.