Narrative
2025 Festival
2 Nominations

FAHRENHEIT 2051

A man caught in a moment of doubt imagines a terrifying ritual, as everyday anxiety transforms into something far more extreme.

Runtime: 02:30 Genres: , ,

Synopsis

Fahrenheit 2051 follows a man trapped in his own uncertainty, as his thoughts spiral into a dark and unsettling vision. Surrounded by masked figures, cloaked women, and imposing guards, he finds himself bound, watched, and judged in what feels like a ritual beyond his control. The imagery is intense and surreal, drawing on cult like symbolism and exaggerated power dynamics. As the vision unfolds, fear and pressure build, blurring the line between reality and imagination. What begins as a moment of hesitation becomes a vivid metaphor for modern anxiety, where small decisions can feel overwhelming and inescapable. Fahrenheit 2051 uses striking visuals and symbolism to explore doubt, stress, and the way the mind can turn everyday situations into something nightmarish.

Cast & Crew

Directed by
Hadrien Genest
Produced by
Cathy Serrat
Written by
Hadrien Genest
Cast
Ambre Larrazet
Florian Maubert
Bonnie Millat
Barbara Ménage
Sophie Leo
Cinematographer
Camille Barbé
Edited by
Hadrien Genest
Music by
TBC
Hair & Makeup
Elora Obrecht

Film Details

Category
Narrative
Project Type
Short
Runtime
02:30
Genre(s)
Experimental, Fantasy, Satire
Language
French
Completion Year
2024

Production Details

Country of Origin
France
Country of Filming
France
Production Budget
12.000 €
Shooting Format
Digital
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Film Color
Color

Creator / Status

First-time Filmmaker
No
Student Project
No

Festival & Release

Festival Edition
2025
UK Premiere
No

Awards / Nominations

Nomination
Best Cinematography
FAHRENHEIT 2051
2025
Nomination
Best Editing
FAHRENHEIT 2051
2025

Screening took place

UK (GMT) Time
JAN
25
Session No.
4
Session Started
16:00
Played at
16:09
Session Finished
05:30