2nd edition

FIFOI

April 5th to 9th 2025

Saint-Paul

Saint-Leu

INDIAN OCEAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

ABOUT

Welcome to the second edition of the INDIAN OCEAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The indian ocean international film festival aims to shine a light on the cinematic creations emerging from the territories of the Indian Ocean. Through a selection of films in competition—including feature-length documentaries, short fiction films, and short documentaries—the festival highlights emerging talent and the unique perspectives they bring to the region.

With a professional jury, the FIFOI establishes itself as a key competition, amplifying the voices and cultures of the Indian Ocean on the international film scene.

This year, the FIFOI is also launching a Film Market, contributing to the growth of the region’s audiovisual and film industry. This event is designed to provide professionals with a space for exchange, networking, and collaboration, fostering cooperation between industry players and neighboring countries.

Trailer

The 2025 edition in pictures ...

FIFOI

The Program

FIFOI 2025 : The schedule and locations

The truth about Alvert, the last dodo

Director: Nathan CLÉMENT

Short film

Les frères Vergès, frondeurs de la République

Director: Gilles CAYATTE

Feature-length documentary

Opening ceremony - Stella Matutina Museum - 6:30pm

Pie dan lo

Director: Kim YIP TONG

Short documentary film

Simin Zetwal

Director: David CONSTANTIN

Feature-length film

Feature-length documentary competition 1#

Farming the revolution

Direction: Nishtha JAIN, co-directed with Akash BASUMATARI

Feature-length documentary

The Leopard's Tribe

Director: Miriam CHANDY MENACHERRY

Feature-length documentary

Faritra “The Zone”

Directors: Tovoniaina RASOANAIVO and Luck RAZANAJAONA

Feature-length documentary

Malavoune Tango

Director: Jean-Marc LACAZE

Feature-length documentary

Feature-length documentary Competition 2#

Ndoto Ya Samira (Samira's dream)

Director: Nino TROPIANO

Feature-length documentary

As noites ainda cheiram a pólvora (The nights still smell of gunpowder)

Director: Inadelso COSSA

Feature-length documentary

Short film Competition

Katope

Director: Walt MZENGI COREY

Short film

Will my parents come to see me?

Director: Mo HARAWE

Short film

The Weight of Light

Director: Anna Hints

Short film

Après 6 Zèr

Director: So-y-sen MAUMONT

Short film

Stero

Directors: Millan TARUS et Tevin KIMATHI

Short film

Coral City

Directors: Camille GHEKIERE & Charlotte DE CORT

Short documentary film

Embers of anger

Director: Kenlo PRIMATE 

Short film

Ballad of The Mountain

Director: Tarun JAIN

Short film

Award and closing ceremony- Stella Matutina Museum - 6:30pm

Disco Afrika : a malagasy story

Director: Luck RAZANAJAONA

Feature-length film

Exclusive preview

Film tour FIFOI 2024 - The K in Saint-Leu - 7pm

The truth about Alvert, the last dodo

Director: Nathan CLEMENT

Short film

Jua Kali

Director: Joash OMONDI

Short film

Mirror mirror

Director: Sandulela ASANDA

Short film

Laka

Director: Germain LE CARPENTIER

Short film

Flanbo Maloya

Directors: Thomas MARIE et Benoit PERGENT

Feature-length documentary

Misouk

Director: Jawahine ZENTAR

Short film

Partners

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