The Short Films in Competition 2026 Program

The Palme d’or – Short Film will be awarded by the Jury, presided over by Carla Simón, on Saturday, May 23, 2026 during the awards ceremony at the 79th Festival de Cannes.

SCHEDULE
Friday, May 22nd – 11:00 a.m. – Debussy Theatre
Friday, May 22nd – 2:00 p.m. – Buñuel Theatre

NOUVEL HAIR (FRESH CUT)
Hadrien Bels
15′

In Marseille, the sale of Skander’s barber shop hinges on the decision of Juliette, a young woman from Paris. Mehdi, the apprentice, is staking his future on a call from the bank. It’s going to be a long day…

DERNIER PRINTEMPS (THE LAST SPRING)
Mathilde Bédouet
15′

15-year-olds Marion and Camille are inseparable. With high hopes, they set off to an island off the south coast for their last field trip of the year. It’s time of new experiences — and an abrupt end to carefree days.

LE BAIN DES SIRÈNES (SISTERS’ SWIM)
Lola Degove
15′

Rose and Lina, two sisters who aren’t particularly close, have to make their annual pilgrimage to Ostend for a traditional New Year’s swim as imposed by their mother. There’s only one problem — she’s not around anymore; she’s dead.

THE END
Niki Lindroth Von Bahr
15′

People pass through a modern airport, where disaster seems inevitable.

PARA LOS CONTRINCANTES (FOR THE OPPONENTS)
Federico Luis
15′

In the working-class neighborhood of Tepito, a young boy chases the great Mexican dream: to become a boxing champion.

PELOTON TRUENO (THUNDER PLATOON)
Theo Montoya
15′

Early 2000s. Commander Montoya, on the front line in the fight against the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, has gathered his troops to celebrate his promotion to General. But as night falls, the party is cut short by a violent storm.

GIẤC MƠ LÀ ỐC SÊN (THE DREAM IS A SNAIL)
Thien An Nguyen
15′

A young artist develops an addiction to snails after landing an unusual job — serving as a motionless human racetrack for snails during a rejuvenation therapy workshop for seniors.

ALGUMAS COISAS QUE ACONTECEM AO LADO DE UM RIO (A FEW THINGS HAPPENING BY A RIVER)
Daniel Soares
14′

A group of teenagers floats down the river, pretending to be dead for social media. Then one of them drifts away.

SPIRITUS SANCTUS
Michal Toczek
15′

June 1999. Bogdan has to buy alcohol for his wife’s 50th birthday. The Pope’s visit to Poland and the accompanying prohibition complicate the mission. A simple search for vodka quickly turns into a metaphysical odyssey.

NIKO NIŠTA NIJE REKAO (NOBODY SAID ANYTHING)
Tamara Todorović
15′

Katarina is called to her daughter’s friend’s home to confront the consequences of a seemingly innocent game that has spiraled out of control.