Neighbours are so close and yet so far... people whose coexistence inevitably leads us to question our relationship with the Other.

Cinema has often drawn inspiration from the figure of the neighbour, because it is clearly a formidable catalyst for fiction, bringing with it its share of contradictory feelings: desire, empathy, mistrust... the neighbours we distrust (Panic, The Hunt), those who are supportive (The Old Oak), those we fantasise about (Edward Scissorhands, In the Mood for Love), those we fear (As Bestas, Common Wealth) or those we spy on (Rear Window).

There are also wonderful stories of neighbourhoods and communities (Do the Right Thing, Les Habitants) that invite us to reflect on our models of society and give us an opportunity to see how cinema reflects our ways of living together.

A retrospective of 20 films combining classics and curiosities from all eras!

A programme of short films for the whole family, recommended for children aged 5 and over

To coincide with the 2025 edition of the Premiers Plans Festival, the children’s cinema platform Benshi is offering families a new programme of short films exploring neighbourhood relationships.

Sometimes frightening like the ogre in La Saint-Festin, intriguing like the neighbour in Suzie in the garden, or irritating like the characters in Balcony Cacophony, our neighbours have many surprises in store for us. From little squabbles to wonderful encounters and love affairs, life as a neighbour can be exciting... or dangerous! Let us take you on an adventure full of twists and turns, with a selection of short films taking a different approach to life in the community.

A selection of original, touching and funny films, to share with your family and in the cinema… with your neighbour!