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From November 7 to 15, 2025
Touring through December
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    • Introduction
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In the challenging economic context that New Caledonia is facing, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to all our public and private partners.

By supporting the first edition of the RECIF festival, you are demonstrating the essential role that culture plays in our society – both for those who create it and for those who experience and share it.

Thanks to you, RECIF hopes to foster artistic exchanges and inspire the creativity of emerging filmmakers, both in New Caledonia and across the Pacific.

We sincerely thank you for your trust and support.

GOVERNMENT OF NEW CALEDONIA
The Government of New Caledonia reaffirms its commitment to the audiovisual sector, which is seen not only as a creative outlet but also as a source of employment. Each year, through the Audiovisual and Film Fund that supports local projects, project leaders breathe new life into the sector and showcase New Caledonia through its strengths, cultural richness, and dynamism
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SOUTH PROVINCE
The South Province supports the audiovisual and film industry through its Film Office. It provides free logistical and technical services to sector professionals in the implementation of their projects. In New Caledonia, it is the primary point of contact for local, national, and international film production companies.
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CITY OF NOUMEA
The Department of Culture, Heritage and Outreach is responsible for implementing Noumea’s cultural development policies, in close collaboration with other municipal services as well as institutional and community partners across the country.
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CITY OF MONT-DORE

The Department of Animation and Prevention Services of Mont-Dore is notably responsible for implementing the city’s cultural policy and organizing cultural and festive events. To fulfill this mission, it operates facilities such as its cultural center, which hosts numerous shows and film screenings each year.

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CITY OF PAÏTA

The City of Païta fosters intercultural and intergenerational exchanges and gatherings through its sociocultural center, the Dock, which opened in 2001. It supports the promotion of films, shows, and concerts, as well as artistic initiation, making books and information and communication technologies accessible to all.

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PACIFIC COMMUNITY

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the leading scientific and technical organization in the Pacific, proudly supporting regional development since 1947. As an international development organization, SPC serves as a shared institution for its 27 member states and territories, which oversee its governance.

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NEW CALEDONIA TOURISM

New Caledonia Tourism is New Caledonia’s international tourism promotion agency. Founded in 2001, NCT has offices in Australia, France and New Zealand. Its main mission is to increase visitor numbers and to raise the awareness of the archipelago under the “New Caledonia, Pacific heart” brand.

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AIRCALIN

Aircalin, New Caledonia’s international airline, connects the archipelago to the world with a modern and responsible fleet. As a key economic player, it supports tourism, trade, and enables New Caledonians to travel, while also promoting Caledonian culture internationally.

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NOUVELLE-CALEDONIE LA 1ÈRE

In 2025, Nouvelle-Calédonie la 1ère will celebrate its 60th anniversary. Part of the France Télévisions group, NC la 1ère includes a television channel, a radio station, and a robust digital platform through its website www.la1ere.nc and its Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and now TikTok accounts. NC la 1ère is the most widely consulted media outlet in New Caledonia.

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CANAL+ CALEDONIE
For over 20 years, CANAL+ CALEDONIE has been committed to producing local content to support creativity in the Pacific and promote its talented filmmakers. It has co-produced numerous documentaries, animated series, and short fiction films. These original creations are also broadcast on PACIFIC+ and CANAL+ channels.
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GROUPAMA PACIFIQUE

Like the Groupama Group, which has supported French cinema for 35 years (Gan Foundation for Cinema), Groupama Pacifique has been supporting the promotion of New Caledonian cinema for 18 years. Culture brings comfort, inspiration, and hope. It unites people and fosters cohesion — values of closeness and solidarity that have defined our Group for over a century.

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ENERCAL
As the leading producer of renewable energy, manager of the transmission grid, and distribution concessionaire in 25 municipalities, Enercal is central to New Caledonia’s electricity network. The national company supports the territory’s economic development and energy transition. RECIF will benefit from Enercal’s solar trailer.
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SACENC

SACENC is an organization that manages the collection and distribution of copyright royalties, thus supporting local, regional, and international creators. It reflects the Pacific’s diversity, with over 1,400 members from New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and French Polynesia.

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TJIBAOU CULTURAL CENTRE

A key cultural destination, the Tjibaou Cultural Centre is dedicated to Kanak and Oceanian arts and cultures. Designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, it hosts both local and international artists, houses the largest collection of Oceanian contemporary art, and features a vast resource and documentation center on the Pacific.

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EMPREINTES

Empreintes – Art & Culture at Médipôle is an initiative by the Government of New Caledonia, also supported by the Cultural Affairs Office. Its goal is to integrate art and culture into the hospital environment, offering access to various art forms for the well-being of patients and all users of the facility.

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CINE CITY

Founded in 1912 during the silent, black-and-white film era, this New Caledonian family-owned business has continually evolved alongside technological advancements. Today, Ciné City offers a wide selection of films, from commercial blockbusters to arthouse cinema, along with shows and operas, and regularly hosts festivals.

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REX NOUMEA

The Rex Noumea, a socio-cultural venue dedicated to young people, aims to provide a space for expression, creativity, and sharing. For over 15 years, it has helped young New Caledonians develop their artistic practices, sometimes even to a professional level. RECIF aligns with our mission of cultural openness and societal reflection.

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FOL

FOL NC promotes access to culture, education, and holidays for all. Centered around values of sharing, equality, and diversity, this organization brings together around forty associations in the fields of culture, education, sports, citizenship, the environment, social affairs, inclusion, health, and disability.

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JEUNES ET TOILES

The association Jeunes et Toiles is dedicated to media literacy and organizing cinema-related events. It created the festival La Première Séance in 2009 with support from the City of Noumea, and organizes stop-motion workshops as well as an educational studio project called La Petite Fabrique de Films.

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ACPF

The Caledonian Association of Fiction Producers supports the development and distribution of New Caledonian fiction cinema. It notably handles subtitling and promotion of a program screened in French Alliances throughout the region during the New Caledonia Film Festival. The Fiction Collection is updated annually.

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LA FOA FILM FESTIVAL

Created in 1999, the La Foa Film Festival encouraged New Caledonians to produce short fiction films, sparking the development of cinema in New Caledonia. Over 26 years, the festival has showcased more than 500 international films, welcomed 739 short films and 178 local music videos in competition. RECIF is honored to carry on this legacy.

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FIFO

Created in 2004, the FIFO (International Oceanian Documentary Film Festival) aims to highlight Oceania and make it visible through documentary films. Its ambition is to carry the voices of the peoples and cultures of Oceania beyond its shores, to make them heard both within the region and on the global media stage. It seeks to promote Oceanian cinema and filmmakers on screens around the world.

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Ciné City :
Dimanche 1er septembre
à 17h00 (séance unique)

Les Lueurs d'Aden

Drame yéménite de Amr Gamal

distribué par Paname Distribution (2024) - 1h31 – VOSTF.
Avec Khaled Hamdan, Abeer Mohammed, Samah Alamrani.

Synopsis

Isra’a vit avec son mari Ahmed et ses trois enfants dans le vieux port de la ville d’Aden, au sud du Yémen. Leur vie quotidienne est rythmée par les effets de la guerre civile : contrôles militaires dans les rues, pannes de courant fréquentes, et rationnement de l’eau. Ahmed, qui travaillait pour la télévision, a dû quitter son poste à la suite de nombreux salaires impayés, pour devenir chauffeur. Ils ont à peine de quoi offrir à leurs enfants une vie normale et une bonne éducation. Quand Isra’a apprend qu’elle est à nouveau enceinte, le couple doit faire face à une nouvelle crise. Ils savent tous les deux qu’ils ne peuvent pas se permettre un quatrième enfant, d’autant qu’ils doivent déménager dans un logement moins cher et qu’il faut payer les frais d’inscription d’école. Ensemble, ils décident d’avorter. Une amie médecin va peut-être les aider…

Prix et nominations

Sélection en section Panorama lors de la Berlinale 2023

Critiques

« Un fascinant portrait d’une ville en état de déliquescence. » Le Monde « Ce film de fiction d’une belle sobriété est l’un des rares témoignages sur le quotidien de ce pays. Et sonne comme un acte de résistance. » Le Figaro « Le premier film yéménite distribué en France (…). Une révélation » Les Echos

Note sur le réalisateur

Né en Pologne en 1983, Amr Gamal est un réalisateur de cinéma et de théâtre yéménite indépendant basé à Aden au sud du Yémen. Son premier long-métrage, 10 jours avant le mariage, est le premier film exploité commercialement au Yémen depuis les trois dernières décennies, et a représenté le Yémen aux Oscars en 2018. Son nouveau film Les Lueurs d’Aden, présenté à la Berlinale en février dernier, est en course pour les Oscars 2024.

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