Fantas is a 2024 Canadian French-language short film directed by Halima Elkhatabi. The film follows Tania, who decides to take her horse Fantas to the city and introduce it to some friends in the working-class neighbourhood where she and her family live.[1][2]

The film had its world premiere in Short Cuts at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival as part of Short Cuts 2024 Programme 1, on September 6, 2024.[3][4]

The film was selected in the Generation 14plus section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it will have its International premiere on 19 February 2025.[5]

Synopsis

Tania sets out to introduce her horse, Fantas, to her friends in her working-class neighborhood. By sharing her passion, she hopes to bridge two parts of her life that have always remained separate. As these worlds collide, an unexpected urban tale unfolds—one tinged with a hint of the surreal.

Cast

  • Tania Doumbe Fines
  • Juan Mateo Barrera Gonzales
  • Bourriquet
  • Adam Hilali
  • Ryan Hilali

Production

Halima Elkhatabi written, produced and directed the short films with backing from the Canadian Film Cooperative SPIRA, which is dedicated to fostering the creation and production of independent films and ensuring their distribution within Canada and internationally.[6]

Release

Fantas had its world premiere in Short Cuts at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival as part of Short Cuts 2024 Programme 1, on September 6, 2024.[4]

It will have its International premiere on 19 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Generation 14plus.[7][8][9]

It competed for the best Canadian short film in the National Competition for Short Films at the 2024 Festival du nouveau cinéma on October 10, 2024 and had its Quebec Premiere.[10]

Accolades

Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref.
Festival du nouveau cinéma 10 October 2024 Best Canadian Short Film Halima Elkhatabi Nominated [11]
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Grand Prize for Best Film Nominated [12][13]

References

  1. ^ "Fantas". Berlinale. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Fantas" (PDF). Berlinale. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  3. ^ Bergeson, Samantha (9 August 2024). "TIFF 2024 Primetime Lineup Includes World Premiere of Tomas Alfredson's 'Faithless' Series Adaptation". IndieWire. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Short Cuts 2024 Programme 01: Fantas". Toronto International Film Festival. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  5. ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (16 January 2025). "This year's Berlinale Generation titles "wrest meaning from the world"". Cineuropa. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  6. ^ "About Our Co Op". Spira Coopérative vouée au cinéma. 28 January 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  7. ^ Dalton, Ben (16 January 2025). "Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  8. ^ Scott Roxborough (16 January 2025). "Berlin Festival Unveils Generation Full Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  9. ^ "14plus Short Films 1". Berlinale. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Fantas: National Competition 1". Festival du nouveau cinéma. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  11. ^ "Fantas: FNC 2024 — Short films –National Competition". Festival du nouveau cinéma. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  12. ^ Ntim, Zac (16 January 2025). "Justin Kurzel Series 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  13. ^ "Generation 2025 – Wresting Meaning from the World". Berlinale. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantas
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