Another event dedicated to cinema is taking place on the Croisette from May 13 to 17. The inclusive international film festival ‘Entre deux… Cannes’ offers the chance to discover short and feature films centered around the theme of disability. David Guillon, the president of the organizing association, outlines the main objectives.
Faire-face.fr: What is the purpose of this festival?
David Guillon: Even though we changed our name in 2024, the spirit of the festival remains the same since its creation in 2011 by Dominique Véran. It was then called ‘Entr’2 Marches.’ Through cinema, we seek to open perspectives. The ‘Entre deux… Cannes’ Festival tells the story of the diverse humanity to which we all belong, regardless of our differences. At a time when society is divided, we want to make it a place of expression for living together. We stand for values of inclusion and brotherhood. Films often express in various ways how to exist in the world without the need for lengthy speeches.
A small team of volunteers united by their love of cinema
F-f.fr: How do you select the films?
D.G: We are a very small team of volunteers united by our love of cinema. Each person watches from their own perspective, then we share our thoughts, favoring various angles and intentionally blending fiction and documentary.
F-f.fr: Any favorites?
D.G: ‘Osons le Cap Vert,’ the documentary film depicting the journey to Cape Verde by the association ‘Osons la différence’ created by Dominique Véran. A glimpse into disability, unsettling and moving in a different country than ours. There is also ‘Perseigne,’ which echoes ‘Un p’tit truc en plus’ as it is a dive into an adapted holiday camp.
I also think of ‘Moi si j’étais une femme,’ a fictional short film that explores the awakening of sexuality in a young girl with Down syndrome. Cinema allows us to address issues such as self-determination or the right to control one’s body as a woman with a disability.
Questioning professional practice through cinema
F-f.fr: What is your wish for the upcoming editions?
D.G: To make films even more accessible to all types of disabilities. But it is costly, and we have an extremely tight budget. To attract more and more spectators to come and see our programming. Sometimes, those affected by disabilities, especially professional caregivers, tell us, “I’m involved all year long.” Having worked in the medical-social sector for a long time, I encourage them to look up. Because cinema allows us to question our practices in a different way.
Inclusive International Film Festival ‘Entre deux… Cannes.’ From May 13 to 17, 2026. Salle Gilbert Fort. Free entry subject to availability. Contact: 06 80 41 00 25.
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