The festival

THE FESTIVAL

The Biarritz Film Festival – NOUVELLES VAGUES shines a light on youth and new generations through a program driven by their stories, perspectives, impulses and doubts, with a strong conviction: cinema is constantly renewed through youth and its energy.

Over the course of six days, the Biarritz Film Festival – NOUVELLES VAGUES presents an international competition of eight feature films premiering in French cinemas, highlighting the power, stories, and hopes of young people. Alongside the official competition, the Festival showcases over thirty additional films, including an open-air screening, the Gazteria section* screenings, and major previews.

Gathered in Biarritz, an international jury of artists under 35, a jury of international film students, and a jury of young Culture Pass holders will share with the public in screenings, talks, and discussions.

* Gazteria means “youth” in Basque.

AWARDS

Grand Prize

Jury Prize

Best Performance Award

Audience Award

Student Jury Award

Pass Culture Jury Award

High School Student's Award

Queer Gaze Award

THE TROPHY

Each winner receives the Biarritz Film Festival – NOUVELLES VAGUES trophy, designed by students from the École Boulle and crafted by the Maison Desrues. The trophy embodies the values of a new generation.