Les Arcs Film Festival
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Edition 2025 — Les Arcs Film
The 17th edition of Les Arcs Film Festival was held from December 13 to 20, 2025, at the Les Arcs resort. Over 100 films were screened, including 8 feature films competing for the Crystal Arrow and 15 short films. The opening film was "Couture" by Alice Winocour, and the closing film was "L'Affaire Bojarski" by Jean-Paul Salomé. The program and debates focused on the theme of democracy.
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17th Edition — December 2025
The 17th edition of Les Arcs Film Festival took place from December 13 to 20, 2025, in the Les Arcs resort, overlooking Bourg-Saint-Maurice. For this edition, the festival selected approximately 100 films out of nearly 600 viewed, confirming its status as a major showcase for independent European cinema.
Official Competition
8 feature films were in contention for the Crystal Arrow, and 15 short films competed for the Best Short Film award. The opening film was "Couture" by Alice Winocour, presented in its French premiere, and the closing film was "L'Affaire Bojarski" by Jean-Paul Salomé.
Theme: Democracy
The programming and debates of this 17th edition were centered around the theme of democracy, with films and round tables exploring democratic issues through the lens of contemporary European cinema.
Co-production Village
The Co-production Village and the professional program Le Sommet brought together producers, distributors, and European cinema professionals for meetings, pitches, and co-production sessions.
Programme
Program for the 17th Edition
- Opening Film: "Couture" by Alice Winocour
- Closing Film: "L'Affaire Bojarski" by Jean-Paul Salomé
- Competition: 8 feature films, 15 short films
- Theme: Democracy
- Sections: Premieres, Young Audience Selection, Heritage Films, Documentaries
- Industry: Co-production Village, Le Sommet
Highlights
Highlights of the 17th Edition
- Alice Winocour: Premiere of "Couture" at the opening
- Jean-Paul Salomé: "L'Affaire Bojarski" at the closing
- Theme of Democracy: Engaging programming and debates
- 100 films screened over one week
- Co-production Village: European professional meetings
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Where does it take place — Les Arcs Film
Station des Arcs (Arc 1800)