Solarium (2021 film)
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| Directed by | Jonathan Koulavsky |
| Written by | Jonathan Koulavsky |
| Produced by | Alice Bloch |
| Starring | Théo Bellet, Alexandre de Jésus, Malik Delaroche, Viktoria Kozlova |
| Edited by | Daniel Darmon |
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Running time | 30mn |
| Country | France |
Solarium is a 2021 French short film directed by Jonathan Koulavsky. The thirty minute story follows a young driver of trot racing as he experiences self-doubt, frustration and isolation. The short has been presented in a number of festivals, including the 2022 Rhode Island International Film Festival.[1] The film is part of the 2023 César Narrative Short Films Selection.[2]
Plot[edit]
Johnny, a 16 year-old rider who dreams of one day becoming a trot champion, is faced with self-doubt when he realises that his horse, Coquelicot, is at risk for not being good enough.
Reception[edit]
Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals and academies around the world
| Year | Festivals | Award/Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Unifrance Short Film Awards | Grand Prix Unifiance[3] | Won |
| 2022 | Huesca International Film Festival | International Danzante Award[4] | Won |
| Flickers' RhodeIsland International Film Festival | Best Editing[5] | Won | |
| Contis International Film Festival | Youth Jury Award[6] | Won | |
| Valencia Cinema Jove International Film Festival | Grand Prix[7] | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ Nikkhah Azad, Navid (2022-08-20). "Rhode Island International Film Festival announces 2022 winners". www.deed.news. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
- ^ "La Sélection Officielle Court Métrage de Fiction César 2023". Académie des César (in French). Retrieved 2022-10-28.
- ^ "Unifrance announces the winners of its 20th Unifrance Short Film Awards". en.unifrance.org. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
- ^ Nikkhah Azad, Navid (2022-04-14). "Huesca International Film Festival unveils lineup". www.deed.news. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Nikkhah Azad, Navid (2022-08-20). "Rhode Island International Film Festival announces 2022 winners". www.deed.news. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
- ^ SensCritique. "Le Festival du film de Contis 2022 - Liste de 42 films". SensCritique (in French). Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Nikkhah Azad, Navid (2022-06-28). "Cinema Jove 2022 announces official selection lineup". www.deed.news. Retrieved 2022-10-28.