Saguenay international
short film festival

Film
26e
Au bras du lac
Caroline Mailloux
Canada (Quebec), Fiction
Claudia (11) experiences upsetting events during a day filled with the pleasure of being at the beach. In a spooky and sensual atmosphere, between swimming and games, the invasive aquatic nature and the mystery of the forbidden cove, the explosion of her family and an unlikely encounter will transform Claudia. It is the story of a child who grows up.
Film
26e
Au revoir Jérôme !
Adam Sillard & Chloe Farr & Gabrielle Selnet
France, Animation
Having just arrived in paradise, Jerome sets out to find his wife Maryline. In the course of his search, he sinks into a surreal and colourful world in which no one seems to be able to help him.
Film
26e
Aux Travers
Benoit Massé
Canada (Quebec), Documentary
Men of different backgrounds and ages come together in a therapy center. The fight to overcome alcohol and drug abuse is a hard and difficult one. The film fragments the lived experience of these men, trying to create a mosaic diving in the multitude of the life there.
Film
26e
BBQ chez Josée et Serge
Alexandre Sarkis
Canada (Quebec), Documentary
Serge was born visually-impaired. It did not stop him from racing cars or master the art of barbecue. Josée has lost sight. It did not stop her from raising two children and growing the best lebanese cucumber in town. Under the summer sun, the couple talks about love, freedom, and grilled chicken skewers.
Film
26e
BUMP
Maziyar Khatam
Canada (Ontario), Fiction
A young man's unwillingness to let go of a trivial encounter leads him to seek retribution.
Film
26e
BURDER
Charlie Hankin
United States, Animation
A young birdwatcher runs for his life after witnessing a bird-on-bird murder. When he finds himself cornered, it's man versus bird, and only one can make it out alive.
Film
26e
Babatoura
Guillaume Collin
Canada (Quebec), Fiction
Benoit and Catherine, a couple in their late twenties, go to his parents' house for dinner. It is with surprise and apprehension that they learn that the whole family is invited for supper and that the evening may not go as planned!

Film
26e
Balaclava
Youri Orekhoff
Belgium, Animation
Kind of an illegal sleepover, a clumsy burglary, two best friends and long nails.
Film
26e
Battery Daddy
Seung-bae Jeon
South Korea, Animation
Battery Dad" is in charge of every corner of the house, such as children’s toys, remote controls, and door locks.
One day, "Battery Dad" goes on a trip to a valley with others.
While having fun, a sudden downpour caused the valley to flood, and everyone was stranded.
Film
26e
Belle River
Samuel Matteau & Yannick Nolin & Guillaume Fournier
United States, Canada (Quebec), Documentary
2019. Spring flooding in Mississippi hits record highs. In Louisiana, the residents of Pierre-Part are preparing for the worst. Barring an unexpected turn of events, local authorities will soon be forced to open the floodgates of the Morganza Spillway, in order to save the cities of New-Orleans and Bâton-Rouge from further uncontrolled flooding.