Univerciné à l'Est
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Edition 2026 — Univerciné à l'Est
The 2026 edition of Univerciné à l'Est was held from February 3 to 8, 2026, at the Katorza cinema in Nantes. The festival featured a selection of films from the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Baltic States, and Eastern Europe, including the opening film Renovation by Gabrielė Urbonaité and a masterclass dedicated to Blueberry Dreams with director Elene Mikaberidze.
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Univerciné à l'Est 2026
The 2026 edition of the Univerciné à l'Est festival took place from February 3 to 8, 2026, at the Katorza cinema in Nantes, the third part of the 2025-2026 Univerciné season.
Opening Film
The festival opened with Renovation by Lithuanian director Gabrielė Urbonaité, screened in the presence of the lead actress.
Official Competition
The films in the official competition were:
- Beauty and the Lawyer
- Holy Electricity
- Abel
- Renovation
The films were judged by the student jury of the University of Nantes, trained in film criticism throughout the academic year.
Masterclass
A masterclass dedicated to the film Blueberry Dreams was led by Georgian director Elene Mikaberidze on February 7, 2026, offering the audience an in-depth look at the film's creative process.
Programme
Opening Film
Renovation by Gabrielė Urbonaité (Lithuania), in the presence of the lead actress.
Official Competition
- Beauty and the Lawyer
- Holy Electricity
- Abel
- Renovation
Masterclass
Masterclass Blueberry Dreams with director Elene Mikaberidze — February 7, 2026.
Special Screenings
Screenings of feature films, documentaries, and short films from the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Baltic States, and Eastern Europe.
Highlights
Highlights of the 2026 Edition
- Opening Film: Renovation by Gabrielė Urbonaité, with the actress present
- Masterclass: Elene Mikaberidze presents Blueberry Dreams
- Official Competition: four films, unseen in France
- Expanded Program: films from Lithuania, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and other countries
- Tarif Super Offert: free access for students of Nantes Université
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Where does it take place — Univerciné à l'Est
Cinéma Katorza
3 rue Corneille, 44000 Nantes