Plein(s) écran(s) : Opening Night
From January 21 to 31, 2026, the Festival Plein(s) Écran(s) is celebrating its 10th anniversary and invites you to a grand celebration of local short films. In addition to its fabulous in-theater events, Plein(s) Écran(s) is making its website the sole screening platform for short films — a redesigned environment that preserves the interactivity, closeness, and community spirit that have made the event so renowned — reflecting its commitment to cinema that is free, inclusive, and aligned with its values. Festive, vibrant, and unifying, this anniversary edition celebrates ten years of boldness, discovery, and passion for short films.
Plein(s) Écran(s) invites you to the launch of its 10th edition. Come and be the first to discover the films screening on the first day of the festival. A unique opportunity to celebrate local short films and meet the filmmakers and crews behind the films. We look forward to seeing you at this festive evening!
Rose G. Lévesque, an almost nonagenarian painter and poet, painted the story of her life on her house's walls to transform it into a museum.
Recently released from prison for a murder committed in unclear circumstances, David struggles to adapt to his new-found freedom. Reluctantly hired at a pig slaughterhouse thanks to a social reinsertion program, he desperately tries to find another job while struggling to adapt to his new work environment. When he witnesses the cruelty of his new colleagues, he must fight to repress the violence that boils within him.
Ghislaine runs a smuggling ring selling food stolen by local youths, which she sells cheaply to the community. When her grandson shows up with a large, broken freezer to increase profits, Ghislaine scrambles to get rid of it before arousing suspicion about her trafficking.
In the dazzling incandescence of an unknown desert, three donkeys discover an abandoned astronomical observatory and the universe. A sensorial, cinematic exploration of what a story can be.
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