FEMI 2025, a film festival organized by Images et Culture du Monde Association (AICM) returns for its 29th edition, offering a selection of films from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, as well as from the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa and the Indian Ocean. This year’s festival highlights strong themes and bold works, consolidating its role as an essential platform for regional and international cinema.
A rich and varied selection
Films in competition: shorts and features
FEMI 2025 offers a competition featuring some fifty films, divided into several categories:
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8 short documentaries :
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“Marginal Skin (Guadeloupe)
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“Ô Mes Aïeux !” (Martinique)
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“Un Nòt Kankan (Louisiana/Canada)
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“Haraka Haraka (Mayotte)
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“I Ké Volé (Martinique/France)
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“Vert Bergevin (Guadeloupe)
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“Manuela Pioche, a forgotten figure in Guadeloupean music” (Guadeloupe)
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“Tè An Nou (Guadeloupe)
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25 short fiction films :
- FAN (Guadeloupe/France)
- Myriam en Noir (French Guiana)
- Ma Détresse (Ivory Coast)
- Interrogation (Togo)
- I’m not her, I’m the other (Guadeloupe)
- Tord Balle (Reunion)
- Fierce Creature (Madagascar)
- Sara (Peru)
- Un Ballon (Brazil)
- Mon Vélo (Benin)
- Les Bouts Cassés (Guadeloupe)
- Solitude (Martinique)
- Hattayana (Guadeloupe)
- Chaîne d’Argent (Brazil)
- Tan Lontan (Reunion Island)
- Le Faisan (Argentina)
- Des Rêves en Bateaux Papiers (Haiti)
- Beyond (Martinique)
- Kabri I Manz Salad (Reunion)
- Forget (Guadeloupe)
- L’Étoile de Régina (French Guiana)
- An Sav Ka Ki Ké Rivé (Guadeloupe)
- Juliette (Guadeloupe/France)
- Tan Lontan (Reunion Island)
- L’Étoile de Régina (French Guiana)
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11 documentaries :
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“Le Temps des Surettes est Fini” (Guadeloupe)
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“Garanti 100% Kréol” (Reunion Island)
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“The Fourth Estate in Guadeloupe (Guadeloupe)
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“Lisette Malidor, a universal artist” (Martinique)
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“Cyrille Régis, Itinerary of a Legend” (French Guiana)
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“Haiti-Chile: Shock and Encounter” (Haiti)
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“Ecological Transition in Martinique (Martinique)
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“King Daddy Yod, the living legend” (Guadeloupe/France)
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“Tè An Nou (Guadeloupe)
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“Kimboto, Journey to the Heart of the Guiana Forest” (French Guiana)
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“Massacres en Outremer” (Martinique)
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6 feature films :
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“Le Dernier Repas (Haiti/Québec)
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“Choke Hold (Saint-Martin)
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“Débrouya (French Guiana)
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“Dream On (Guadeloupe)
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“Marmaille” (Reunion)
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“La Machette et le Marteau (Guadeloupe/Martinique)
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FEMI 2025 guests and juries
Guests of honor
- Ernest PÉPIN : godfather of the 29th edition. Poet and novelist from Guadeloupe, Ernest PÉPIN is the author of several collections of poetry, including Buzz of free wordswinner of the Casa de las Americas Prize in 1991. He is also an important member of the Créolité movement, alongside Jean BERNABÉ and Patrick CHAMOISEAU. His major novels include The Stick Man and Tambour-Babel. This year, FEMI honors Ernest PÉPIN with the screening of The Man with the Sticka film adapted from his novel of the same name. He will be on hand for a book signing to mark the release of his new poetry collection, To any dedicated country.
- Mariette Monpierre : Born in Guadeloupe, Mariette Monpierre grew up in Paris and lives between New York and Le Gosier. She began her career at the BBDO NY agency, producing ads for major brands. Her first short film “Rendez-Vous” was nominated for the Djibril Diop Mambety prize at Cannes in 2002. Her film “Le Bonheur d’Elza” won acclaim in the USA and an award at FESPACO 2013. She has also directed several documentaries, including “Entre 2 Rives” and “Les Soldats de la Terre”. Her latest series, “Manmzèl New York”, has been selected for the 29th edition of FESPACO in February 2025.
- Alix Véronèze : Director from Guadeloupe, Alix Véronèze made a name for himself with his first feature film “Sentiment Inconnu” in 2011. He continued his career with “Culture en Danger” and “King Daddy Yod, la légende vivante”. His commitment to independent cinema and his desire to highlight the social realities of Guadeloupe make him a key figure at the festival.
- King Daddy Yod : King Daddy Yod, a pioneer of raggamuffin in France, has left his mark on the history of French reggae since the 80s. His album “Redoutable” (1991) and his hit “Faut pas taper la doudou” propelled the movement in France. A documentary on his career will be screened at FEMI 2025.
The FEMI 2025 juries
Feature Film Jury
- Martine Sornay: A teacher with a passion for cinema, she set up an audiovisual workshop in Guadeloupe and chaired the TERRA Festival until 2024.
- Marc Delmarre: A former school principal and soccer manager, he has a passion for choral singing and cinema.
- Étienne Lamoulie: Professor of Lettres Modernes and Cinema-Audiovisuel, he has taken part in several film festivals.
Jury Short Documentaries – MMI
- Naelly Créantor: Communication and design student.
- Cassandra Bores: Film criticism specialist.
- Arnaud Hunt: Beatmaker, graphic designer and video editor.
Short Film Jury
- Fanny Coco-Viloin: Lawyer with a passion for art, member of international juries.
- Louise Jannin: Young up-and-coming director.
- James Désiris: Haitian multidisciplinary artist.
Documentary Jury
- Laura Édouard: Self-taught painter, photographer and video artist.
- Célia Dejoux: Journalist and documentary filmmaker.
- Régis Marton: Film critic and host of podcasts on Caribbean cinema.
The FEMI 2025 program
FEMI 2025 will take place over several days and in different locations in Guadeloupe, with screenings, ceremonies and meetings:
- Saturday March 22: Opening ceremony at the Lamentin Ciné-Théâtre with speeches, presentation and screening of “Manmzèl New-York”.
- Sunday March 23: Screenings of international shorts and documentaries.
- Monday March 24: Thematic screenings on Creole societies and ecology.
- Tuesday March 25: Masterclass with Alix Véronèze and screenings of Martinican films.
- Wednesday March 26: Closing ceremony with awards ceremony and screening of “Le Bonheur d’Elza”.
- Thursday March 27 and Friday March 28: Special screenings and retrospective on Caribbean cinema.
FEMI 2025 promises to be an exceptional edition, offering a plunge into the diversity of Caribbean and international cinema. Featuring original screenings, encounters with artists and a focus on regional culture, this festival confirms its role as a must-attend event for lovers of the seventh art.
