Evenings and concerts

Découvrez notre nouveau Village Off situé dans la piscine intérieure de Trouville et participez au lancement des festivités pour cette 27e édition. Au programme : discours d’ouverture, présentation du jury et cocktail accompagné par les calvados Guillaume Drouin.

La soirée continuera ensuite avec les premiers concerts de la semaine.

With Bi Adab, we often imagine ourselves in a film for which Philip Glass had composed the score—played on synthetic instruments and driven by drum machine beats that are constantly being rewritten. The audience finds itself transported into a minimalist state of raw emotion and heightened sensitivity, as well as an increasingly powerful and liberating orchestral crescendo. As the concert unfolds, imperceptibly, our body temperature rises; as these synthetic arpeggios keep tugging at our heartstrings, they begin to feel organic, and the set becomes increasingly cathartic. By the end, we’re left wanting more.

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A high-energy trio at the intersection of trap and progressive math rock, Plagiat ruffles our (rough) feathers and twists our brains in its surreal, unpredictable, funny, and complex universe. We’re not sure what we’re listening to anymore, but we’re grinning from ear to ear. Part concert, part live performance, Plagiat’s live shows reach new heights of embodiment and physical presence—all while poking fun at themselves. The band delivers highly demanding, constantly shifting compositions that keep us on our toes, ready to leap—which we won’t hesitate to do on numerous exhilarating occasions…

Nel’Son (Christophe Bunel / Rivo Ralison) presents an unconventional, original, and ambitious film concert. Indeed, rather than simply providing a “live” musical accompaniment to a film randomly selected from a repertoire of classics now in the public domain… the two friends decided to make the film themselves—their very own Western: “WesterNel’son.”

Edouard Pons (EAMP) is a pianist, singer, songwriter, and composer. He has also been playing the blues since 2011 under his stage name, Magic Doud. Aside from a few original compositions, his repertoire—spanning 936,764 hours—ranges from the 1930s to the 1970s, keeping alive the music of the blues artists he admires: Ray Charles, Skip James, Leadbelly, Big Maceo, Magic Albert, Charles Brown, Peter Green, Howling Wolf, Robert Johnson… A journey to the heart of timeless, intergalactic music.

What could be better than a breath of fresh air and a lounge chair to explore the documentary lineup we’ve put together? We’re offering you unique stories and personalities with consistently original perspectives, so we can learn and reflect together on the world around us.

In case of rain, the screening will be moved to the Salon des Gouverneurs at the Casino at the same time.

Here’s an update: the future of French house has a new face. Or rather, two. An exceptional duo of sound and vocals, Jeannette & MAJ are working double-time to get their fans dancing with a barrage of bangers. In less than two years, Jeannette’s deep, powerful soulful voice has won over crowds, while MAJ’s groovy beats have been making the bass throb.

Here she is—your best festival discovery this summer!

This first screening marks a return to the spirit of KINO, emphasizing the improvisation, sharing, and spontaneity that were at the origins of the Kino movement. 

Get ready for a few surprises—all projects are 3 minutes long, max.

There are certain combinations that only music and its variations can produce, and Cyber Solis stands out as one of the most imaginative sonic creations. Playing boldly with styles—from rockabilly to electro—and eras alike, this trio from Caen asserts a hybrid identity that is solid and decidedly stage-ready. With the release of their debut EP, *Elegant Carnage*, the band continues its journey between rock intensity and electronic beats, ready to unleash its sonic storm on stage.

Hosted by Darling Deluxe, ambience and fun distributor, come and share your karaoke classics in a collective atmosphere.

The official closing night of the festival will begin with a live discussion of the Critics’ Award at the Salon des Gouverneurs. Moderated by Claude Duty, this discussion between Carl Arnaud, Diane Lestage, and Camille Griner—members of the French Film Critics’ Union—promises to be lively and engaging. Following the discussion, the jury will present the Critics’ Award, an honorary distinction awarded to a film from the French selection.

Eleven prizes will be awarded to film teams in the France, Quebec, and documentary competitive sections. We will leave it to the various festival juries to reveal the winners of the 27th edition!

To bring the festival to a spectacular close, the second Kino screening will showcase projects by our international guests and student groups. In our usual good-natured atmosphere, we promise an evening full of surprises and new discoveries.

Don’t forget that this isn’t a competition, and it’s customary to give a big round of applause to those taking the stage for the first time. Hats off to the artists!

Presented by Christian Laurence and his team.

Blending punk and French chanson, Fernand—the iconic lead singer of this new French rock duo—expresses himself through raw and offbeat lyrics directly inspired by his daily life. Together, they create music that’s completely laid-back and seemingly naive. But appearances can be deceiving, as the topics prompt—sometimes profound—reflections on the complexity of human development in this world. By choosing to take a lighthearted approach, they divert our attention to convey messages that are anything but lighthearted. Content Fernand proclaim themselves the vanguard of a pop movement that has cast aside all musical and sartorial constraints, giving free rein to their own desires and pushing their own boundaries. This brand-new project, formed in early 2024, released its first single, “Voleur,” on December 25, generating a remarkable response on social media (accumulating approximately 500k views in just a few weeks).

With the Yesteban project, actor Esteban—also known as David Boring of the band Naive New Beaters—embarks on a solo musical adventure somewhere between reggae and dance, or rock and dub. It’s a kind of sunny, global soundscape where you can’t help but sway with a smile, just like at a fair. For the Off-Courts stage, alongside friends he hasn’t met yet but will meet at the festival, he’s preparing a unique and experimental version of his live set to mark the launch of his solo project: “yesteban – king boring,” with an album set for release in early 2027.

To come together one last time, come and see or revisit the award-winning films from the 27th awards ceremony.

No tickets required, first come, first served!