Directors Armand Foëx and Clément Devilliers presented their film “Un grand raccourci” during a public event in Dinard, Brittany [2].

The appearance provides emerging filmmakers a platform to engage directly with audiences and discuss their creative processes. This interaction is central to the goals of the Rencontres arts et essai de Bretagne, which seeks to bridge the gap between new directors and the public [1, 2].

As part of the promotional efforts for the film, the directors were featured on France Inter’s programme “Nouvelles têtes” [1]. The radio segment highlighted the work of the duo as they prepared for their public appearance in the Brittany region.

The public discussion took place on Thursday, June 18, starting at 10:45 a.m. [2]. The event followed a screening of the film and allowed attendees to exchange ideas with Foëx and Devilliers. Emeraude cinémas said the public was invited to engage with the directors specifically to discuss the themes and production of “Un grand raccourci” [2].

The screening was part of a broader series of events in Dinard that included other films, such as “Garance” [2]. These gatherings are designed to foster a community of cinema lovers and support the visibility of independent art house cinema, a critical component of the regional cultural landscape in France.

Foëx and Devilliers used the opportunity to explain the intent behind their project. By participating in both national radio broadcasts and local screenings, the directors said they aimed to expand the reach of their narrative beyond traditional distribution channels [1, 2].

“The public pourra échanger avec les réalisateurs du film « Un grand raccourci »”

The integration of national media coverage via France Inter with localized screenings in Brittany demonstrates a multi-tiered promotional strategy for independent French cinema. By utilizing both broad-reach broadcasting and intimate public discussions, the filmmakers are leveraging the 'arts et essai' circuit to build critical momentum and audience engagement outside of major commercial hubs.