VIFFF | VIFFF - Vevey International Funny Film Festival

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2025 Guests and Jury

The VIFFF unveils its jury and guests: for five days, the festival will bring together the faces and voices that embody contemporary comedy! Screenings, meetings, and discussions: so many opportunities to share laughter, ideas, and emotions around cinema.

2025 Jury

Meli Boss

Jury Member

Noé Maggetti

Jury Member

Fisnik Maxville

Jury Member

Ceremonies

Michael Strassner (US)

The Baltimorons (actor, co-screenwriter)

Judith Davis (FR)

Bonjour l'asile (director, actress)

François Ernie (FR)

Bonjour l'asile (composer)

International Competition

Baptiste Bogaert & Noëlle Bastin (BE)

Vitrival (directors)

Martin Jauvat (FR)

Baise-en-ville (director, actor)

Michael Strassner (US)

The Baltimorons (actor, co-screenwriter)

VIFFF Explore

Benoît Delépine (FR)

Animal Totem (director)

Sébastien Betbeder (FR)

L'Incroyable femme des neiges (director)

Andrew Jack Zuckerman (US)

Good Sport (director)

Midnight Movies

Michael Stasko (US)

Vampire Zombies...From Space! (director)

VIFFF Shorts: International Competition

Chloé Jouannet (FR)

Allez ma fille ! (director)

EC'RIRE Residency

Benoît Forgeard (FR)

Filmmaker and screenwriter (residency mentor)

CHCHCH : Swiss Comedies

Maxime Gorbatchevsky

Autostop (actor)

Florian Burion

Autostop (producer)

Jean-Daniel Piguet

Autostop (actor)

Boris Siemaszko

Be Boris (actor)

Benoît Goncerut

Be Boris (director)

Jules Guarneri

Be Boris (director of photography)

Fisnik Maxville

Be Boris (producer)

Anne Delafontaine

Rose Pâle Rouge Vif (actress)

Sylvain Reymond

Rose Pâle Rouge Vif (actor)

Heinz Dill

Rose Pâle Rouge Vif (distributor)

Kamal Musale

Rose Pâle Rouge Vif (actor, director, screenwriter)

Swiss Shorts

Tiago Branquino

À mort les bossus ! (producer)

Matteo Friberg

À mort les bossus ! (director)

Benjamin Knobil

À mort les bossus ! (actor)

Gabriel Berrada

Blue Rider (director)

Julien Monges

Blue Rider (director)

Luca Querrio

Blue Rider (director)

Marie Kenov

Ostrich (director)

Maéna Hirt

Recherche personne prête à tout contre somme considérable (director)

Thaïs Odermatt

Tapeworm Alexis & the Opera Diva (director)

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VIFFF unveils its 2025 lineup

Film details are available in French only. Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@vifff.ch if you have any questions.

The 11th edition of VIFFF bares it all!

90 screenings, talks and performances, 46 feature films, 18 short films and 22 countries represented: from October 22 to 26, the very best of international comedy comes to the Riviera!

This year, VIFFF tackles the theme Sex & Comedy: how do desire, taboos, and gender relations fuel laughter in cinema? A common thread running through many films in this edition, it resonates particularly with our guest of honor, Sophie Letourneur, whose works and masterclass reveal a comedy of the real—intimate, free, and delightfully offbeat.

VIFFF remains true to its unifying mission: after a successful debut in 2024, the Autumn Open Air returns to Place du Marché with free screenings under the stars. Mini VIFFF invites children to discover comedy through screenings and workshops, while Swiss and international shorts pack all the energy and inventiveness of the genre into just a few minutes. The Nocturnes promise wild and transgressive experiences, VIFFF Explore opens up to forms at the edges of the genre, while CHCHCH shines a light on the unique creativity of Swiss cinema. In International Competition, an eclectic selection proves that comedy can take on any subject.

Thus, VIFFF reaffirms its conviction that humor offers a unique way of looking at our world. In a time marked by censorship and violence, laughing together is anything but trivial. Comedy can be a way to resist, to reassert our shared humanity, and to forge connections where others would seek to break them. We hope that all peoples—in Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine, and elsewhere—may one day have the material and human conditions that make this sharing possible. Let us appreciate the privilege of living such moments.

Thank you, and enjoy the festival!

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Mini VIFFF: Film Workshops for Children & Teens

Dubbing Workshop - ages 12 and up

What if you could dub the lines from a cult comedy, a video game show, or your favorite manga? That’s exactly what this workshop offers: through the fun of improvised dubbing!

The idea: participants watch clips from unknown films or series on the big screen, then take on the challenge of re-dubbing them live to create entirely new scenes. The day begins with an introduction to the basics of theatrical improvisation, which are then applied to the art of dubbing.

This playful, one-of-a-kind workshop is open to anyone aged 12 and up, and is perfect for those who love inventing surprising dialogue, experimenting with their voice, and above all, sharing moments of laughter and creativity!

📅 Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (bring a picnic for lunch)
📍 Salle del Castillo (Salon Clara Haskil), Vevey
👥 Ages 12 and up, no experience required
💰 CHF 20 per child
🎭 With Eric Lecoultre, actor and improviser (Alliance Créative – improvised dubbing)
ℹ️ For any questions: info@vifff.ch

The VIFFF thanks Nestlé for its support in creating workshops for young people.

Animation Workshop – ages 6 and up

Children invent stories together through a collective game inspired by the cadavre exquis (exquisite corpse). Drawing on these stories, they then create short films out of cut paper on the theme of animals. A fun and creative experience to discover the magic of animation!

📅 Two-day workshop: Thursday 23 and Friday 24 October 2025, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (bring a picnic for lunch)
📍 Salle del Castillo (Salon Clara Haskil), Vevey
👥 For children aged 6 and up, attending alone or with a parent (their choice)
💰 CHF 35 per child
🎭 With Aurore Muller Feuga, filmmaker, animator, and illustrator
ℹ️ For more information: info@vifff.ch

Filmmaking Workshop at LAFABRIK – ages 8 and up

From the 13th to the 17th of October, take part in a filmmaking workshop led by Natasha de Grandi at LAFABRIK Cucheturelle! From scriptwriting to editing, including acting and shooting, participants will explore every stage of creating a comedy film. The short film produced during the workshop will be screened at the 11th edition of the VIFFF.

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Sophie Letourneur: Guest of Honor

Sophie Letourneur: Comedy Meets Reality

The VIFFF – Vevey International Funny Film Festival is delighted to welcome Sophie Letourneur as the Guest of Honor of its 11th edition!

Director, screenwriter, and actress, Sophie Letourneur has established herself since her beginnings as a singular voice in contemporary French comedy. She has a unique talent for capturing the trivial and awkward moments of everyday life and transforming them into humor that is both burlesque, tender, and offbeat. Her films, fueled by improvisation and self-mockery, turn the ordinary into moments of joyful comedy, revealing both its absurdity and its poetry. Additionally, her explorations of relationships and desire, centered on female characters far from stereotypes, also resonate naturally with this year’s festival focus: “Sex & Comedy.”

By placing laughter at the heart of her work, Sophie Letourneur has invented a unique, free-spirited, and daring way of filming reality.

On Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October, a selection of her films will be screened as part of the VIFFF. She will also give a masterclass, offering an opportunity to look back on her career and her distinctive approach to comedic cinema.

Born in 1978, Sophie Letourneur graduated from the École nationale supérieure des Arts décoratifs. After several acclaimed short and medium-length films, she directed her first feature, La Vie au ranch, in 2010. This was followed by Les Coquillettes (2012, shot during the Locarno Festival), Gaby Baby Doll (2014), and Énorme (2020, starring Marina Foïs and Jonathan Cohen). She then began an autofictional “Italian trilogy” with Voyages en Italie (2023) and L’Aventura (2025), in which she stars alongside Philippe Katerine.

Films screened during the VIFFF

Medium-length films

Manue bolonaise, France, 2005, 45mn

Le Marin masqué, France, 2011, 35mn

Feature films :

Les Coquillettes, France, 2012, 1h12

Gaby Baby Doll, France, 2014, 1h28

Énorme, France, 2020, 1h41

Voyages en Italie, France, 2023, 1h31

L’Aventura, France, 2025, 1h47

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Teaser 2025

Directed by: Jason Borruso
Actor: Tran Gia-Tuong
Director of Photography & Colorist: Cédric Friedli
Sound Design: Darill Beats
Music: Lujon performed by Julien Beaudiment (flute) and Bruno Fontaine (piano)

Special Thanks: Les Bains Payes, Imajack, Fisnik Maxville

Alongside the poster for this 11th edition, a teaser paying tribute to our thematic focus: Sex & Comedy!

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Join Our Volunteer Team

Do you scan tickets like no one else? Serve beers faster than your own shadow? Enjoy chopping vegetables as a team? Love explaining how to get from the Reflet to the Astor cinema? Dream of turning an empty hall into a party space? And above all… do you love cinema, laughter, and friendly people?

Join the wonderful team of VIFFF volunteers between October 20 and 27, 2025!

In exchange for your commitment (in shifts of 4 to 5 hours), you’ll receive cinema tickets, drink vouchers, meals, and our endless gratitude.

Contact : benevoles@vifff.ch

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Young Jury 2025

Call for Young Jury Applications – VIFFF 2025

Are you between 16 and 20 years old? Do you love cinema? Are you available from October 23 to 26, 2025?

Join the Young Jury of the VIFFF – Vevey International Funny Film Festival! During the festival, you’ll watch the seven films in the International Competition and, together with fellow jury members, select your favorite. The winner will receive the Young Jury Prize: CHF 500, generously offered by the Brentano Foundation.

No previous experience is required. To apply, complete this form by September 4, 2025. Selected candidates will be contacted thereafter.

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11th Edition in the Heart of Vevey

VIFFF 2025: 11th Edition in the Heart of Vevey

From October 22 to 26, 2025, the 11th edition of the VIFFF – Vevey International Funny Film Festival will take place. Rooted in the city center, the festival will once again stay true to its convivial and inclusive spirit, inviting audiences to discover fresh gems from the world of international comedy cinema.

Free Open-Air Screenings Under the Stars
Launched with great success in 2024 for the festival’s 10th anniversary, the free Open-Air screenings are back! Each evening, two films will be shown outdoors, facing the lake in front of the Salle del Castillo. To ensure a warm and cozy atmosphere, blankets and hot soup will be available.

New This Year: VIFFF at the Salle del Castillo
For the first time, the festival will move into the Salle del Castillo, hosting late-night parties as well as film workshops designed for young audiences.

A Festive Market Square
The Place du Marché will remain the festival’s lively hub. Under the Grenette, a bar and food trucks will welcome festival-goers, while live concerts set the rhythm of the evenings. As in previous years, the ticket office and information desk will be based at Théâtre Le Reflet. Partner venues Cinérive (Rex 1-2-3 and Astor cinema) are just a short walk away, making the entire event a pedestrian-friendly experience.

Inclusive Ticketing Policy
Committed to accessibility for everyone, the VIFFF has for the past three years offered a flexible and supportive pricing system. For paid screenings, audiences can freely choose between three price levels: reduced (CHF 10), standard (CHF 15), or supporter (CHF 18). Day passes are available for CHF 30, and the full Festival Pass (five days) for CHF 70, with a “supporter” option at CHF 90. A “suspended ticket” scheme also allows attendees to gift or receive an entry. Ticket sales open in early October, alongside the announcement of the full program.

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Poster 2025

Floating clothes, open skies, and a field of wheat: with a wink to this year’s theme Sex & Comedy, the 11th edition’s official poster by Laura Morales and Alexandre Borgeaud invites us to embrace poetry and lightness.

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Focus “Sex & Comedy”: First Films Announced!

Sex & Comedy

For its 11th edition (October 22–26), the VIFFF presents a thematic focus that is as universal as it is transgressive: Sex & Comedy. Through a selection of films that are by turns funny, tender, explicit, or absurd, the festival will explore how sex, desire, and gender relations have shaped the history of laughter in cinema.

The VIFFF is pleased to reveal the first titles in this special selection, as well as a lecture by Solène Humair on French comic pornography of the 1970s. Further comedies will be added to the program, which will be announced in full in early October.

As a preview of this thematic focus, the festival is delighted to join forces with the Swiss Cinematheque for a screening of the cult classic There’s Something About Mary, on Friday, October 10 at 8:30 p.m. at the Capitole cinema.

Barbarella

Roger Vadim, France/Italy, 1968

A sensual galactic heroine, Barbarella travels through space to save humanity — and awaken a few forgotten pleasures — in a pop and psychedelic adventure. A kitsch, exuberant cult classic starring the radiant Jane Fonda.

Viva Erotica

(Sik ching nam lui)

Derek Yee & Lo Chi-Leung, Hong Kong, 1996

A penniless filmmaker is forced to direct an erotic film… and finds unexpected meaning in the process. Between satire and sensuality, a gem of Hong Kong cinema.

But I’m a Cheerleader

Jamie Babbit, USA, 1999

Sent to a “sexual reorientation” camp, a cheerleader ends up discovering who she truly is. Offbeat humor, candy-colored visuals, and queer energy combine in a comedy as tender as it is sharp.

American Pie

Paul Weitz & Chris Weitz, USA, 1999

Four somewhat lost teenagers make a pact: to lose their virginity before the end of high school. Between unforgettable mishaps and awkward discoveries, a generational comedy that became a cult classic.

Slut in a Good Way

(Charlotte a du fun)

Sophie Lorain, Canada, 2021

Charlotte is growing up, feeling a little down, and testing her limits by multiplying sexual encounters. A witty, liberating comedy about desire and the fierce drive to live at 17.

Nanaravifff – So Bad It’s Good

The worst films ever made come to fix your plumbing! Selected excerpts from the legendary Nanaratomik nights.

Adults only (18+)

Lecture: Porn and Comedy

What made people laugh in 1970s French comic pornography?

Solène Humair, who is preparing a thesis on French comic pornography of the 1970s, will introduce audiences to this unique genre in cinema history. Using film excerpts, she will highlight the questions surrounding sexual pleasure that were present in French society at the time.

Adults only (18+)