Petits contes sous l'océan

A programme of 5 short films to dive into marine worlds... Follow in the footsteps of a famous sailor, discover incredible island legends, explore marvelous aquatic worlds, vibrate to the sound of the ocean and meet astonishing people through these tales. A real immersive journey for young and old alike!

Le Saut du pingouin by Anastasiya Sokolova (Russia, 2022, 5')

At the top of a cliff, young penguins prepare to take their first dive into the ocean. All succeed except one, frightened by the underwater depths. Fortunately, he will receive help from an unexpected companion...

Le Petit Cousteau by Jakub Kouřil (Czech Republic, 2013, 8')

Fascinated by the exploits of Commander Cousteau, famous explorer of the marine worlds, a little boy passionate about diving dreams of also experiencing great adventures. A strange encounter at the bend of a snowy street will lead him in the footsteps of his idol...

Idodo by Ursula Ulmi (Switzerland, Papua New Guinea, United States, 2021, 10')

Leaning over his canoe, a little boy contemplates the fish on the reef. He wonders: where do all these magnificent colors come from? His grandfather then tells him a mysterious legend.

Le Marin et la feuille by Aliona Baranova (Czech Republic, 2020, 6')

A gigantic sailor takes passengers by boat around the world every day. One day he is given an autumn leaf by a little girl. Memories then resurface. How long has it been since he came home?

Le Hareng by Lena von Döhren and Eva Rust (Switzerland, 2023, 9')

Following an attack by a seagull, a small herring finds itself far from its school. Lost, he will make friends with other sea creatures through the magic of music. Together, can they defeat their common enemy?