PARIS Lift-Off 2026

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Monday, 14th  September-  Sunday,  27th September 2026

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1. FIT OF ANGER


Director, Writer, Producer//guy mazarguil

Country of Origin // France

Synopsis //On her fiftieth birthday, Estelle turns her own surprise party into a battlefield. Convinced that one of her closest friends is having an affair with her partner, she sparks a spectacular scene that leaves everyone around her in shock.
As family and friends struggle to understand the reasons behind her outburst, conflicting versions of events emerge, misunderstandings multiply, and hypnosis sessions awaken long-forgotten memories. Gradually, beneath the resentment, jealousy, and increasingly absurd situations, a deeper truth begins to surface.

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2. UNTAMED


Director,  Writer, Producers// Zimy Da Kid Zimmermann

Producer// Fabio Minnig

Country of Origin // Switzerland

Synopsis //UNTAMED is a documentary that follows the journey of Swiss downhill skateboarder Fabio Minnig in his quest for freedom along some of Europe’s most spectacular roads. Over the course of three years, he and filmmaker Zimy Da Kid traveled across three countries to capture much more than a sport: a human adventure driven by passion, risk, doubt, and perseverance. Produced largely through self-funding by Fabio Minnig and Zimy Da Kid, the film is the result of years of dedication, sacrifice, and determination to bring this vision to life.
Blending speed, breathtaking landscapes, and moments of introspection, UNTAMED explores what drives some people to pursue their dreams no matter the cost.

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3. Stray


Director// david var

Country of Origin // United Arab Emirates

Synopsis //Mark Telford ran 50 marathons in 50 days for stray dogs in Dubai

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4. The season of the lotus, tales of feminine beauty


Director, Writer // Alex Tosi

Producer//Nabiki Visual Art

Country of Origin // Japan

Synopsis // It all began with a quest for revenge. Ikenaga Yasunari, the master of contemporary Japanese painting, has spent a lifetime reviving Bijin-ga the art of portraying “beautiful women.” Through his lens, we witness the delicate alchemy of the Nihonga technique, where old traditions collide with a sharp, modern aesthetic.From the meticulous construction of the linen canvas to the final, haunting brushstrokes, the film takes us deep inside Ikenaga’s Tokyo atelier. Set against the summer in 2025, the narrative expands beyond the master to include a girl a model and a group of female painters. Together, they weave a tapestry of thoughts and personal histories, exploring what it means to define beauty and art within the exquisite, rarefied world of Bijin-ga.

 
 

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