Past, then... Future.

Past, then... Future. (2026)



Passé, puis... Futur.

8.0 2026 22 min —

Director: Samuel Bégin

Cast: Jean-Claude Charron, Gaspard Jaquet, Joëlle Boily, Joaquim Claude

Aging artist seeks redemption by confronting the ghosts of his own history—discovering that the brush, not memory, holds the key to his tranquility.

More About This Film

Past, then... Future. is a 2026 short about an elderly man who must confront his past and search for inner peace. Painting becomes the central means through which he attempts to understand his memories and reconcile himself with what has already happened.

The film approaches its subject through a reflective and visually oriented style, using art as a bridge between memory and the present. Its concise format makes the emotional journey more impressionistic than plot-heavy, with the emphasis placed on personal reflection and the passage of time.

  • The film is also listed under the French title Passé, puis... Futur.
  • Released in 2026.
  • The central character is an elderly man confronting his past.
  • Painting is a key narrative and visual element.
  • The project is presented as a short independent film.

Where to Watch

Past, then... Future. has a limited independent distribution profile, with festival and filmmaker platforms likely to carry it first.

  • YouTube – free viewing where offered
  • Vimeo – free viewing where offered
  • Netflix – subscription if available
  • Prime Video – subscription/rental/purchase where offered
  • Apple TV – rental/purchase where offered
  • Google TV – rental/purchase where offered