Synopsis
Every year, Rose and Lina, two sisters who aren't particularly close, have to make the trip to Ostend in Belgium for the traditional New Year's Day swim imposed by their mother. Problem: she is no longer there... she's dead.Between a wild boar, a disco lady, and knights, Rose and Lina try to get along.
Partners
ARTE France, Les Astronautes, Panique !, CNC, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Département de la Charente, Magelis, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Shelter Prod, Taxshelter.be, ING, Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral de Belgique, Miyu DistributionAwards
Shortlisted at César Awards 2027Shortlisted at the European Film Awards
Shortlisted at Emile Reynaud Awards 2026
Technical film summary
Directed by: Lola DegoveGraphic design by: Lola Degove
Screenwriters: Lola Degove & Zoé Bertemont
OST: Aliénor Doublet
Format: 15mins 2D short film
Genre: Drama
Original language: French
Producer: SILEX FILMS - Priscilla Bertin & Judith Nora
Coproducers: Les Astronautes (France) & Panique ! (Belgium)
International Sales: Miyu Distribution
Casting
Mara Taquin - LINAEva Huault - ROSE
Yolande Moreau - THE CHIP SHOP LADY
Festival selections
Official Selection at the 2026 Cannes Film FestivalFestival Courts Circuit
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Sarajevo Film Festival
Concorto Film Festival
TAFF - Turku Animated Film Festival
Silhouette Festival
Off-Courts Trouville
AIFF - Atlantic International Film Festival
International Lille short film festival
Sabord Festival
Pianeta Mare Film Festival
Festival International du Film de Saint-Jean-de-Luz
International Short Film Festival of Cyprus
Calgary International Film Festival
Primanima - World Festival of First Animations
New Hampshire Film Festival
Bucheon International Animation Festival
International Young Short Film Festival Berlin
The American French Film Festival
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