The Dream is a Snail (2026)

A young artist on the brink of collapse accepts an unusual gig at a senior wellness retreat—becoming a living racetrack for snails. But what starts as a bizarre job turns into an all-consuming fixation, as the slow, hypnotic crawl of snails across his body pulls him into an eerie trance. This short film, winner of the Palm d’Or at the 79th Festival de Cannes, explores obsession, sensation, and the strange spaces where aging meets art.