Attention, thrill-seekers of the cinematic world: from April 1 to 6, 2025, Reims will transform into the capital of crime fiction with the 5th edition of the Reims Polar festival. Get ready for film noir, intricate plots, and thrilling chases… It’s enough to make even Sherlock Holmes want to grab a pass!
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A world tour of thrillers
The festival takes us on a thrilling criminal odyssey around the globe with nine films in competition. Among them, Carnival Is Over (Brazil/Portugal), Gangs of Taiwan (Taiwan, France, United States), and Little Jaffna (France) promise stories that are as captivating as they are intense. From contemplative mysteries to heart-pounding thrillers, each film will bring its own dose of tension, twists, and nail-biting moments.
To judge this selection, a high-profile jury has been assembled: the director Bruno Podalydès, jury president, will be supported by actors Anne Le Ny (Intouchables, Le Torrent), Arnaud Valois (120 Beats Per Minute), and Alice Taglioni (Under the Skirts of Girls). And if you love having your say, good news: the Audience Award will be presented by the iconic DJ m.asqué rémois Vladimir Cauchemar.
Additionally, the competition Sang Neuf will be dedicated to the new voices of crime fiction. Chaired by Franco-Tunisian actor Sami Bouajila (Indigènes, Les témoins), this category will be judged by prestigious members such as Noée Abita (heart-wrenching in Les Passagers de la Nuit) and Stefan Crépon (recently noted in Jouer avec le feu). Young talents ready to showcase unique feature films that renew the genre's codes, such as Moon, Strange Darling or Zion.
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Several prestigious guests
The guest of honor for this edition is none other than Stephen Frears, a British filmmaker known for The Hit and The Grifters. But that's not all ! A tribute will be paid to Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a director considered one of the key figures in the revival of Japanese cinema, through a wide-ranging retrospective showcasing his most sensational films (Cure, Charisma, and his latest, which will be screened at the festival, Cloud). Simon West, the director of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, will also present his latest film, Old Guy, as a sneak peek. Both filmmakers will engage with the audience for two film lessons. Finally, Camélia Jordana and Sami Bouajila will be at the Opéraims for an acting lesson.ce et d’acteur. In short, we promise, the program will be well put together : book your pass and dive into the world of crime !
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Reims Polar
Cinema L'Opéraims
72, place Drouet d’Erlon - Reims (51)
From April 1 to 6, 2025
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