2025 Edition
Films
International Competition
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
Eight films. Eight centers of resistance. Curated by Lili Hinstin, Eduardo Carretié, and Emmanuel Mayemba, these works form a common body: one of youth that no longer waits for its place but claims it, invents it, disrupts it. From Iran to Japan, from Italy to Sweden, these films share the same tension – of young bodies and minds in conflict with norms, expectations, and assigned roles.
Out of Competition
PREMIERES
Every evening, previews of major films accompanied by directors and actors at the Gare du Midi, a magnificent 1200-seat venue.
GAZTERIA
What can youth do ? This is the question that the gazteria (“youth” in basque language) section will ask the 6 guests of honor of the festival, proposing them to answer with a film from the history of cinema, taken from their personal pantheon.
THE STUDENTS ARE TALKING TO YOU
From Tokyo to Lyon, passing by Beirut, to Jos in Nigeria and San Sebastian, 5 students from 5 international film schools have chosen a film that they feel represents the youth of their country.
SHORT FILM PROGRAMME 1
For the first time, the Biarritz Film Festival – NOUVELLES VAGUES is presenting a showcase of short films, both French and international, dedicated to filmmakers under the age of 35. Two programs highlight a global production and the promise of nine filmmakers whose work marks the beginning of a directorial journey.
SHORT FILM PROGRAMME 2
For the first time, the Biarritz Film Festival – NOUVELLES VAGUES is presenting a showcase of short films, both French and international, dedicated to filmmakers under the age of 35. Two programs highlight a global production and the promise of nine filmmakers whose work marks the beginning of a directorial journey.
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
Beach session, New Wave session, ZOROA session (crazy in Basque language)... Special sessions take us off the beaten cinema track.
THE BRAZILIAN NEW WAVE
As part of the France-Brazil 2025 Season, the Biarritz Film Festival - NOUVELLES VAGUES is celebrating young, committed Brazilian cinema in dialogue with the world. With screenings, intercultural exchanges and a commitment to the planet, this Focus on Brazil celebrates creativity, diversity and young people building bridges between continents.
