The Tragic Movement of the Spheres
Le mouvement tragique des sphères
The Tragic Movement of the Spheres is a mysterious object whose magic lies in revealing – through simple yet hypnotic images – nothing less than the cycle of life. The film is a testament to a mother-son love, but might also suggest to us that the seemingly meaningless and tragic movement of our existence finds its purpose in shared experience. This may seem like a heavy task for a film of only 11 minutes, but Simon Rieth’s unmatched idea of filmmaking proves exactly the opposite.
– Rebecca De Pas
Also in this combined programme
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Smriti~
A delicate voice-over and surreal collages trace memory loss from grief to gentle surrender. -
like moths to light
Blending scientific research with visual poetry, here is a call to protect our dreams. -
The Apple Doesn’t Fall…
Domestic routines are exaggerated into rigid performances in this claustrophobic family portrait.
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Film details
- Country of production
- France
- Year
- 2026
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2026
- Length
- 13'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
Shows of "The Tragic Movement of the Spheres"
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-Video on demandEnglish subtitledPress & IndustrySoon available
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Pathé 3
This screening consists of the following films:
- Smriti~
- like moths to light
- The Apple Doesn’t Fall…
- The Tragic Movement of the Spheres
In-personwith Q&AEnglish subtitledSold out -
Pathé 6
This screening consists of the following films:
- Smriti~
- like moths to light
- The Apple Doesn’t Fall…
- The Tragic Movement of the Spheres
In-personwith Q&AEnglish subtitledSold out -
Cinerama 6
This screening consists of the following films:
- Smriti~
- like moths to light
- The Apple Doesn’t Fall…
- The Tragic Movement of the Spheres
In-personEnglish subtitled -
Pathé 6
This screening consists of the following films:
- Smriti~
- like moths to light
- The Apple Doesn’t Fall…
- The Tragic Movement of the Spheres
In-personEnglish subtitled