The Dream is a Snail (2026)
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How it feels
This short film follows a small group of characters in Vietnam as they go about their daily lives. The story observes their interactions and moments of reflection.
contemplativeslow-pacedquietatmosphericintrospectivepoeticunderstated
What happens
The Dream Is a Snail (Vietnamese: Giấc mơ là ốc sên) is a 2026 short film directed by Nguyen Thien An, and co-written with Ly Nguyen. It stars Le Anh Tuan, Nguyen Duc Manh, Phi Dieu and Tran Ky Anh. The film had its world premiere at the short film competition of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 22 May, where it competed for the Short Film Palme d'Or. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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