Programme

The Songbirds' Secret, Antoine Lanciaux, France, 2025, 77 min

When nine-year-old Lucie arrives in Bectoile for her vacation, she has no idea what adventures await her there. Her mother, Caro, grew up in the town and is now conducting archaeological excavations there with her colleague Pierrot. The town and its surroundings, however, hide remnants of the past... There’s also a family secret, and Lucie, along with her new friend Yann and a pair of curious titmice, is determined to uncover it. Her journey takes her from the cellars of a ruined Gothic castle to an old, forgotten trailer on the edge of the forest—a journey full of amazing surprises and discoveries...