Film festivals in Namur and Dijon announce 2026 winners

The Festival du Film Francophone de Namur concluded its 2026 edition with Cédric Kahn’s film ‘15/18’ winning the Bayard d’or for Best Film. The jury, led by César Diaz, praised the film for its accurate portrayal of adolescents in a pediatric psychiatric unit and the solidarity found within the medical team.

Other winners at the Namur festival include Ann Sirot and Raphel Balboni for Best Screenplay with ‘Un détour par Diane’. The Best Acting award was shared by Alexis Manenti and Julian Świeżewski for ‘Du fuel dans les artères’.

In France, the 35th edition of the Les Ecrans de l’Aventure festival in Dijon awarded the Toison d’Or to ‘Le Dawn Wall à tes côtés’, directed by Soline Kentzel. The jury highlighted the film’s creative approach and sensitivity.

Iranian director Mehrdad Oskouei achieved a double win at the adventure festival, receiving both the Special Jury Prize and the Audience Award for his film ‘Un renard sous une lune rose’.