Solarium is a 2021 French short film directed by Jonathan Koulavsky. The thirty-minute story follows a young driver of trot racing as he experiences self-doubt, frustration, and isolation. The short has been presented at a number of festivals, including the 2022 Rhode Island International Film Festival. The film is part of the 2023 César Narrative Short Films Selection.
Plot Johnny, a 16-year-old rider who dreams of one day becoming a trot champion, is faced with self-doubt when he realises that his horse, Coquelicot, is at risk for not being good enough.
Reception Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals and academies around the world YearFestivalsAward/CategoryStatus2021Unifrance Short Film AwardsGrand Prix Unifiance2022Huesca International Film FestivalInternational Danzante AwardFlickers' RhodeIsland International Film FestivalBest EditingContis International Film FestivalYouth Jury Award Valencia Cinema Jove International Film FestivalGrand Prix
References
External links
Solarium at Unifrance.