VESOUL IN PARIS on March 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2026
Screenings of award-winning films from the 32nd Vesoul International Festival of Asian Cinemas
At the auditorium of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts in Paris
Wednesday, March 4 at 8:00 pm: Li Chevalier, Ink and Soul, by Bernard Louargant (France – Chine)
DOCUMENTARY AUDIENCE AWARD (offered by the Vesoul Urban Community)
“By shaping ink, Li Chevalier, a Franco-Chinese visual artist, gives it a soul filled with horizons and figurative and abstract thoughts. To create this portrait, I followed her creative process, her questioning, and her artistic research.” — Bernard Louargant
Thursday, March 5 at 8:00 pm: Full Plate, by Tannishtha Chatterjee (India)
AMIS D’EMILE GUIMET FAVORITE AWARD (offered by the Friends of the Guimet Museum Society)
and FICTION FILM AUDIENCE AWARD (offered by the City of Vesoul)
« A superb depiction of the different conditions of women in India across social and religious strata. A vibrant film bringing hope through sisterhood and shared joy. »
Friday, March 6 at 8:00 pm: Kurak, by Erke Dzhumakmatova and Emil Atageldiev (Kyrgyzstan)
GRAND JURY PRIZE, CRITICS’ JURY PRIZE, and HIGH SCHOOL JURY PRIZE
“For the importance and universality of its subject. A fully accomplished film on every cinematic level, from the actors’ performances to the power of the direction.”
“Justice has been a cinematic motif since the origins of film. For its courage in addressing a painful contemporary issue with careful staging.”
Saturday, March 7 at 8:00 pm: Riverstone, by Lalith Rathnayake (Sri Lanka)
CYCLO D’OR (offered by the Bourgogne–Franche-Comté Regional Council)
AMIS D’EMILE GUIMET PRIZE (offered by the Friends of the Guimet Museum Society)
and SPECIAL MENTION FROM THE CRITICS’ JURY
“The concise and powerful narrative reveals the severe crisis that political power in Asia imposes on the survival of ordinary people. It reflects the current situation of the continent. The actors’ performances were excellent and the director fully expressed the work’s humanist spirit. It also testifies to the film’s sharp critique of contemporary politics, earning it the Cyclo d’Or.” — International Jury :President: Wang Bing (China), director – Members: Joël Farges (France), director/producer/screenwriter; Katayoon Shahabi (Iran), producer; Shin Su-won (Korea), director
“Road trip in a confined 4×4 across magnificent landscapes. Confrontation between an empathetic, cultivated prisoner and three insensitive police officers, representing an inverted duality of good and evil. Unpredictable rhythm thanks to the side events encountered. Excellent cinematography.” – Friends of Emile Guimet Jury : President: Annick Lefort-Hénaff – Members: Marie-Caline Hons-Olivier, Linh An
“Exploring the psychological paradox between the sense of justice and legal versus illegal killing, the film generates strong emotion through an intimate exploration of conscience. A remarkable performance by the lead actor and careful camerawork add a poetic touch.” – Critics’ Jury : President: Eithne O’Neill (Positif) – Members: Birgit Beumers (Kino Cultura), Lin Zuqiang (RFI)
You are invited to reserve your seats for the four screenings using the following link:
Ticketing: billetterie.guimet.fr
