The Showstoppers
All the films
88’
An intimate glimpse into the life and legacy of an acclaimed street photographer.
85’
The transformative power of photography in life's chapters.
86’
The mythical colours of William Eggleston • The singularity of a photographic vision that has left its mark on history.
11’
Crafting perfection: The meticulous world of traditional photo retouching
80’
An icon of American photography, a life and work that are one...
50’
A journey through time with the Fresson's unique printing process.
34’
Mastering the delicate dance of cyanotype creation.
25’
Delving into the 1930s-inspired world of Frédéric Fontenoy's erotic art.
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The August 2025 Film Selection
51’
50 years navigating oceans, capturing images of the sea, sailors, and boats...
26’
The importance of a broad picture • The guardian of photographers’ secrets.
Photography Professions
26’
A tale of artisanal film-making in the heart of a small kitchen.
15’
Savour the art where cuisine meets lens and taste meets vision.
23’
Capturing clues: The unseen art of forensic photography.
18’
Behind every masterpiece, a framer’s thoughtful craft.
11’
Crafting perfection: The meticulous world of traditional photo retouching
Alternative & Techniques
27’
Everything you always wanted to know about platinum/palladium printing…
34’
Mastering the delicate dance of cyanotype creation.
28’
A fusion of tradition and innovation in photographic craft.
Creative Quest
25’
Delving into the 1930s-inspired world of Frédéric Fontenoy's erotic art.
31’
A film that influenced a whole generation of photographers...
52’
Garcin proves it's never too late for artistic success.
43’
Boltanski's world: A blend of sculpture, photography, and history.
53’
Hostile terrain, wild beauty, extreme photography...
27’
Artist Michael Flomen works with a very special darkroom : nature and night.
51’
Belgian people reveal themselves under the lens of six photographers...
41’
Exploring the daring and transgressive works of Pierre Molinier.
Masters of Photography
50’
Nude, natural, and nuanced: The art of Arno Rafael Minkkinen.
85’
The transformative power of photography in life's chapters.
57’
An immense, eclectic and above all highly personal record of a bygone century.
51’
A city immortalized through the eyes of a master photographer.
88’
An intimate glimpse into the life and legacy of an acclaimed street photographer.
52’
Explore the evolution of street photography with Joel Meyerowitz.
27’
Delving into the lives and streets of Pigalle through Atwood's eyes.
86’
The mythical colours of William Eggleston • The singularity of a photographic vision that has left its mark on history.
80’
An icon of American photography, a life and work that are one...
11’
The creation of a photo-novel • Telling a story through images...
Staff Picks
25’
A strongly inspired and poetic photography.
80’
An essential reflection on the role played by photography during wars.
86’
Seibert's lens explores the reality behind China's growth.
23’
Diving into the world of a renowned political photographer.
52’
Braving the elements for a glimpse of wildlife mystique.
13’
A highly refined eye, driven by an insatiable curiosity about mankind.
74’
A rediscovered archive, capturing the golden age of Argentine entertainment.
51’
50 years navigating oceans, capturing images of the sea, sailors, and boats...
The Series | The Darkroom Masters
50’
A journey through time with the Fresson's unique printing process.
22’
In Quintas' darkroom, every silver print tells a profound story.
21’
Discover the lost art of Cibachrome in this revealing journey.
26’
A master printer's journey through historic photo methods.
23’
The magic of analog printing • The chamanic gestures of dodging and burning.
26’
The importance of a broad picture • The guardian of photographers’ secrets.
The Series | Iran No Filter
4’
Documenting the daily lives of Iranian women who have chosen to live alone.
4’
A range of father-daughter relationships, illustrating the transitions undergoing in Iran.
5’
In a correctional centre for minors located in the centre of Tehran.
3’
In Iran, homosexuality often lead to the need to go into exile.
4’
Most of photographer Hamid Akhlaghi's friends have chosen to leave Iran...
The Series | Chromatic Existences
13’
Johannesburg through two distinct photographic lenses.
14’
Exploring crime and aftermath in South Africa's streets.
6’
Everyday Soweto, seen through compassionate portraits.
14’
Exploring identity and history in South Africa's evolution.
The Series | Populations In Danger
13’
Visually narrating Rwanda's path from genocide to healing.
11’
Foča's story told in images, a testament to survival and memory.
The Series| PhotoDoc
5’
Documenting the distress and violence surrounding exodus...
15’
Traveling along the migratory routes.
13’
Latin America's migratory flows through the lens.
Photographic Films
25’
A strongly inspired and poetic photography.
14’
Witness the resilience of the Zapatista community in Chiapas.
2’
A cinematic tapestry of 1432 cyanotypes, capturing post-industrial transformation.
4’
A photographic journey into an artist's pursuit of inspiration.
4’
Photographs as a bridge between generations and time.
11’
A daring erotic tale unveiling female sexuality with humor and art.
6’
Delve into the whimsical and erotic adventures of Romy & Laure.
12’
A photographic film with majestic grain, a journey to the edge of obscurity.
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Susan Meiselas: How do we witness
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Romane Fragne
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Lorenzo Castore
Lorenzo Castore: All About the Impulse and the Supernatural
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Sol Miraglia
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Michael Flomen
Michael Flomen: I did not want to photograph the event
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Andy Oxley
Peter Willis's postboxes photographs: a pure form of art
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