Levitation

Best Short Documentary Zhang Xiquan France, Documentary, English, French, 00:20:41

Set in the heart of Paris, where history meets modernity, Levitation is a captivating short film blending movement, art, and philosophy. Created with the 2024 Paris Olympics and French athletes, it explores the limitless potential of the human spirit. Mathieu Forget, the artist behind the film, is known for his gravity-defying photography and motion. He reflects, “Athletes are artists in their own way, but all artists must work as hard as athletes to succeed.” This idea shapes the film’s story, highlighting the shared dedication of athletes and artists.

Film block: DOCUMENTARY / ON STRUGGLE AND RESILIENCE

Screening:

Saturday 28-06-2025 / 13:00

Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 1

Language English, French
Country France
Genre Documentary
Cinematographer Zhang Xiquan, Mathieu Forget, Li Xuan
Scriptwriter Zhang Xiquan
Producer Thibault Forget, Zhang Xiquan
Editor Zhang Xiquan
Cast Mathieu Forget
Year of creation 2024
Duration 00:20:41

Director Zhang Xiquan

Zhang Xiquan, a director at China Media Group with a master’s in Journalism, has spent 20 years making films about sports, dance, and arts education. His acclaimed work Beneath the Surface (of Ice), about Olympic skater Sui Wenjing, won top awards at the FICTS Milan and Palermo Sports Film Festivals. His latest documentary, Starlet’s Journey, follows Paris 2024 Olympic volunteers and is currently competing in major international festivals.