The Blessing
A film by
Caroline Poggi & Jonathan Vinel
Synopsis
Several people have barricaded themselves inside a bar. The owner is in the kitchen baking cakes. The music must never stop, otherwise something terrible could happen. The inhabitants of this world on pause come back to life, embrace each other, fall down, unite, and rise again.
Highlights
✨ Locarno Film Festival - Pardi di Domani : Corti d'Autore | 2026
Tags
2026
Dance
Fiction
Hybrid / XP
Genre
Dance
,
Country
France, Switzerland
Year
2026
Length
23'58"
Themes
Social and cultural identity
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Starring
Erwan Kepoa Falé, Aomi Muyock, Neïla Czermak Ichti, Félicie Vitrai, Barbara Braccini
With
Great Area, Fabien Dao , Marion Dana, Jean-Pierre Delage, Mouss Ould, Kaci, Lazare Aïbout-Sibille, Andrea Jankovic Ilic, Yamina Zaazoua
Production
444 Films
Co-Production
Caroline Poggi, Anna Dotigny
Co-producers
Tristan Vaslot, Mathieu Verhaeghe, Thomas Verhaeghe
Director
Caroline Poggi, Jonathan Vinel
Screenplay
Caroline Poggi, Jonathan Vinel
Production Design
Jeanne Dekonink
Costume Design
Pierre de Mones
Images
Raphaël Vandenbussche
Editing
Jonathan Vinel
Sound
Thomas Edelin, Olivier Voisin, Victor Praud
Music
Great Area, Moin & Ben Vince, Détente, Hieroglyphic Being
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Caroline Poggi & Jonathan Vinel
Caroline Poggi (b. 1990, Ajaccio) studied at the University of Corsica and Paris 8, while Jonathan Vinel (b. 1988, Toulouse) studied editing at La Fémis. They have made several films, separately and then together. Their short film Tant qu'il nous reste des fusils à pompe (As Long as We Have Shotguns), won the Golden Bear at the Berlinale in 2014. Their first feature film, Jessica Forever, premiered at TIFF and then at the Berlinale Panorama. In 2024. In 2924, their second feature film, Eat the Night, was presented at the Directors' Fortnight in Cannes.
Filmography
Caroline Poggi & Jonathan Vinel
The Blessing | 2026 | short
La Fille qui explose VR | 2025 | immersive VR
Comment ça va? | 2025 | short
La Fille qui explose | 2024 | short
Eat the Night | 2024 | feature
Best Secret Place | 2023 | medium-length
Il faut regarder le feu ou brûler dedans | 2022 | short
Our Holidays Will Always Be Better Than Yours | 2022 | short
Bébé Colère | 2020 | short
Jessica Forever | 2018 | feature
Ultra Rêve | 2018 | with Gonzalez, Mandico | feature (1 segment)
After School Knife Fight | 2017 | short
Notre Héritage | 2015 | short
Tant qu’il nous reste des fusils à pompe | 2014 | short
Caroline Poggi
Toys on Fire | 2012 | short film
Chiens | 2012 | short film
Jonathan Vinel
Martin Pleure | 2017 | short film
Notre amour est assez puissant | 2014 | short film
Prince Puissance Souvenirs | 2012 | short film
A.B. | 2012 | short film
Play | 2011 | short film
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Festivals
Locarno International Film Festival - Pardi di Domani Concorso Corti d'Autore, Switzerland | 2026
Press Inquiries
Press Kit
External Links
Social media
News
TWO NEW INTERNATIONAL TITLES AT LOCARNO
Thrilled ta announce that our two latest and highly anticipated international acquisitions will have their World Premiere at Locarno!
🪩 THE BLESSING
dir. Caroline Poggi & Jonathan Vinel
prod. 444 Films, Atelier de Production
2026 | 24’ | france, switzerland
Pardi di domani : Competition Corti d'autore
In attendance : Caroline Poggi, Jonathan Vinel, Fabien Dao, Edouard Lalanne, Marion Dana, Lazare Aïbout Sibille, Tam Dan Vu
🥀 IN THE SILENCE AFTER
dir. Sebastian Delascasas
prod. Sebastian Delascasas, Reuben Hamlyn
2026 | 17' | qatar, usa, columbia
Pardi di domani : Concorso Internazionale
In attendance : Sebastian Delascasas, Reuben Hamlyn, Tam Dan Vu
Distribution Inquiries : info@travellingdistribution.com
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SKINNY BOTTINES wins top prize at Cannes Critics' Week
SKINNY BOTTINES (dir. Romain F. Dubois, prod. Couronne Nord) wins the Sony Discovery Prize for Short Film at Cannes Critics' Week!
“It’s hard to put into words, but imagine making a self-funded film with friends and winning at Cannes. I’m so proud of the crew, so proud of my friends. I return with a heart filled with joy and a suitcase packed with goodies. I’m thrilled that SKINNY BOTTINES found its audience. I feel privileged, loved, sexy.” - Romain F. Dubois, filmmaker
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SKINNY BOTTINES in competition at Cannes Critic's Week
SKINNY BOTTINES, romain f. dubois' first solo short (prod. couronne nord) in competition at cannes' critic's week (may 13 - 21, 2026). with the team in attendance (romain f. dubois, couronne nord, dominick rustam, aksel leblanc, travelling distribution).
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book a meeting with us from may 16 to 21, inclusive:ji
buyers : laurence blais, admin@travellingdistribution.com
programmers, filmmakers / producers : tam dan vu, coordo@travellingdistribution.com
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JAZZ INFERNAL wins top prize at Sundance
still freshly glowing from its international premiere, will niava’s JAZZ INFERNAL wins the oscar®-qualifying short film jury award : international fiction at SUNDANCE! 🥺🏆💖💌
jury citation: “this film deeply resonates in a way that lingers long after viewing, powerfully blending evocative atmosphere, gorgeous cinematography, music, and global storytelling influences into a profoundly singular vision.”
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✈️ Travelling is back at Clermont Ferrand!
Travelling Distribution will be at Clermont-Ferrand from Saturday, January 31 (evening) to Friday January 6 (morning).
We're bringing 6 films with us - and a lot of cool merch, so leave room in your suitcase!
Three shorts in competition : BOA, WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND, AIR HORSE ONE + three shorts at the market : TBA. Teams in attendance.
Book a meeting with us from Jan 1 to Jan 5 :
Buyers : Laurence Blais, admin@travellingdistribution.com
Programmers : Tam Dan Vu, coordo@travellingdistribution.com
C'EST MA SOEUR | Berlinale Generation
C’EST MA SOEUR (THAT’S MY SISTER) directed by Zoé Pelchat, written by Léalie Ferland Tanguay, produced by Papillon Films, will have its World Premiere at Berlinale Generation 14plus. Team in attendance.
Distribution Inquiries : info@travellingdistribution.com
Press Inquiries : caroline@pixellex.ca
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3 films | SXSW
1-2-3 films at SXSW (March 12–18, 2026)! Teams in attendance.
A WOLF IN THE SUBURBS
*World Premiere
dir. Amélie Hardy, prod. Metafilms
2026 | documentary | 19’
AIR HORSE ONE
*North American Premiere
dir. Lasse Linder, prod. Dynamic Frame, Black Boat and White Boat
2025 | documentary | 21’
WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND
*US Premiere
dir. Jean-Sébastien Hamel & Alexandra Myotte
2025 | animation, genre | 11’
Distribution Inquiries : info@travellingdistribution.com
Press Inquiries : caroline@pixellex.ca
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BEAU TEMPS, MAUVAIS TEMPS | Slamdance
Florence Lafond’s BEAU TEMPS, MAUVAIS TEMPS (NO MATTER THE WEATHER) will be in competition at Slamdance (Feb 19 - 25, 2026) in the Documentary Shorts Competition.
Inquiries : info@travellingdistribution.com
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Jazz Infernal at Sundance
After TIFF and TIFF Canada's Top Ten, Will Niava’s JAZZ INFERNAL (prod. Telescope, Disamare, Scara-b) will have its international premiere at Sundance Film Festival (Jan. 16 - 26, 2026). Team in attendance.
Distribution Inquiries : info@travellingdistribution.com
Press Inquiries : caroline@pixellex.ca
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WE WERE THE SCENERY | 98th Oscars® Shortlist
WE WERE THE SCENERY (dir. Christopher Radcliff, prod. Cathy Linh Che, Jess X Snow) is shortlisted at the 98th Academy Awards® for Best Documentary Short Film!
Distribution Inquiries : info@travellingdistribution.com
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