Photo : Ru Kuwahata et Max Porter
Animated short film screening at Le Louxor cinema
Experience the magic of short-form animation inside a historic neighborhood cinema that perfectly captures the soul of Paris. This curated program showcases standout works backed by the city, offering a rare opportunity to meet the filmmakers immediately after the screening.
Cinéma le Louxor (Paris 10th)
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The Louxor cinema in the 10th arrondissement hosts an evening of animated short films on Thursday, October 15, 2026. From 19:30 to 21:30, six films supported by the City of Paris production fund will be screened, followed by a discussion with the creators. This event is designed to be accessible to those with cognitive disabilities. Tickets are available at 11:50 € for the standard price and 8:50 € for the reduced rate, offering a unique opportunity to explore diverse storytelling through the lens of talented directors.
The public will be able to attend the screening of 6 short films supported by the City of Paris, showcasing the work of talented directors with rich universes. The screening will be followed by a meeting with the film crews.
- Cinq ans après la guerre (2017) by Samuel Albaric.
How do you grow up with an absent Iraqi father and an omnipresent Jewish mother? Tim, affected by the great upheavals of the modern world, tries as best he can to find his place in it. - Bang Bang! (2014) by Pierre-Luc Granjon.
Bang! Bang! It is hunting season. As well as Eda's 25th birthday. As a gift, her father offers her a seized apartment. - Father's Letters (2024) by Alexey Evstigneev.
In 1934, Professor Vangengheim is arrested in Moscow and sent to the Gulag archipelago of the Solovetsky Islands. To protect his daughter, little Elya, from the reality of the regime and the Stalinist purges, he decides to make her believe, through his letters, that he has left on an expedition. - Le repas dominical (2015) by Céline Devaux.
It's Sunday. During the meal, Jean observes his family members. They ask him questions without listening to the answers, they give him advice without following it... It's normal, it's Sunday lunch! - Negative Space (2017) by Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata.
It tells the story of Sam and his special relationship with his absent father. Yet, a very strong bond unites them: he taught him how to pack his suitcase as efficiently as possible. - Trona Pinnacles (2020) by Mathilde Parquet.
Gabrielle, a 19-year-old girl, finds herself stuck near Death Valley between her two parents who are no longer speaking to each other. The situation seems hopeless, until an unexpected event defuses everything...
About the City of Paris Short Film Support Fund
Launched in 2006 in partnership with the National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image, the City of Paris Short Film Production Support Fund has provided support to nearly 260 projects, of all genres, and as many producers and directors, including Alice Diop, Céline Devaux, Chloé Mazlo, Nicolas Pariser, and Jeanne Herry.
Our take on this event
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Louxor cinema invites you to discover six animated short films that have received backing from the City of Paris. The selection features a variety of compelling works: Cinq ans après la guerre, Bang Bang !, Father's Letters, Le repas dominical, Negative space, and Trona Pinnacles. These films explore themes ranging from complex family dynamics to historical narratives, showcasing the artistic depth of their directors.
The screening, which runs from 19:30 to 21:30, will be followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers. The venue ensures the event is accessible to visitors with cognitive disabilities, providing an inclusive environment for all film enthusiasts to enjoy the program.
Admission is priced at 11:50 € for the standard rate and 8:50 € for the reduced rate. This initiative highlights the ongoing success of the City of Paris short film production fund, which has supported nearly 260 projects since its inception in 2006. Join us at the Louxor for an evening dedicated to celebrating independent animation and the vibrant creative community it supports.
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