Paris Shark Week 2024: The First Film Festival Dedicated to Sharks
The highly anticipated Paris Shark Week returns for its 5th edition from September 13 to 15, 2024, at the Club de l'Étoile, celebrating the fascinating world of sharks with a thrilling mix of documentaries, cult films, exclusive previews, and expert discussions.
Since its debut in 2020, Paris Shark Week has quickly become a must-attend event for wildlife cinema lovers and thrill-seekers. In partnership with Discovery, this unique festival immerses attendees in the mesmerizing realm of sharks through never-before-seen documentaries and wild, sometimes outrageous, "sharksploitation" films. The 2024 edition promises international premieres, engaging talks, and interactive experiences for all audiences.
From Friday to Sunday, the festival will take over the Club de l'Étoile, presenting a rich program that blends scientific insights with cinematic spectacle. Expect to see groundbreaking documentaries like Andrew Mayne: Ghost Diver and The Last Shark, alongside outlandish genre films like Kaiju Glam Metal Shark Attack. The screenings will be paired with informative conferences and sessions celebrating sharksploitation, featuring cult classics and quirky films like Game of Shark and Well Shark.
Paris Shark Week caters to marine life enthusiasts, environmental documentary lovers, and fans of fantasy cinema alike. With special sessions on shark conservation—such as the “Red Alert for Whale Sharks” conference—and an eclectic mix of underwater thrillers and horror films, this event masterfully blends entertainment with awareness. Whether you're a fan of Jaws, Jurassic Shark, or 47 Meters Down, this festival offers an immersive and adrenaline-packed experience.
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Combining captivating science, spectacular cinema, and intimate meetings with filmmakers, Paris Shark Week guarantees three days of unforgettable adventure in the heart of Paris. Whether you're a shark fanatic or just curious about the deep sea, this festival offers the perfect opportunity to explore the captivating and terrifying underwater world. Don’t miss the European premieres and exclusive screenings at this one-of-a-kind event!
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Paris Shark Week 2024 proposed schedule
Friday, September 13, 2024
15h00 - Men & Sharks
Séance Mondo VHS (1976) - Inédit au cinéma
Directed by Bruno Vailati
Running time: 1h40
Vintage film distributed on VHS in the 80s under the title Les Dents de la Mort.5:00 pm - Conference: Red Alert for Whale Sharks
Running time: 1h30
In the presence of Fabienne Rossier, Sharks Mission France raises awareness of the need to protect whale sharks.8:00 pm - Opening ceremony followed by Andrew Mayne, Ghost Diver
Documentary competition (2020) - Unpublished
Running time: 45 min
Followed by a Discovery cocktail. Short film: Ghosts of the Arctic (20 min).
Saturday, September 14, 2024
11:00 - Great White Serial Killer: Fatal Christmas
Documentary competition (2023) - French premiere
Running time: 45 min
Short film: The Devil's Teeth (10 min).1:30 pm - Expedition Unknown: Megalodon
Documentary competition (2020) - French premiere
Running time: 45 min3:00 pm - Conference: Sharksploitation
Running time: 1:30 h
In the presence of Xavier Gens, Brett Kelly, Joachim Hedén, and other guests.17h00 - The Last Shark
Documentary competition (2024) - European premiere
Directed by Frankie Chipparoni
Running time: 81 min18h40 - Objectif Wild : Face à Face avec les Requins
Competition documentary (2024) - Unpublished
Running time: 47 min
Short film: Coexistence (20 min).9:00 pm - Kaiju Glam Metal Shark Attack
Sharksploitation screening - European premiere
Directed by Brett Kelly
Running time: 70 min
Forbidden for children under 12.11:00 pm - Game of Shark
Jap Night - European premiere
Directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Running time: 70 min01:15 - Hotspring Sharkattack
Jap Night - European premiere
Directed by Morihito Inoue
Running time: 80 min03:20 - Well Shark
Jap Night - European premiere
Directed by Taichirou Natsume
Running time: 80 min04:50 - Love Shark
Jap Night - European premiere
Directed by Taichirou Natsume
Running time: 77 min
Sunday, September 15, 2024
2:00 pm - Mothersharker: Hammer Time
Documentary competition (2024) - French premiere
Running time: 45 min
Short film: Magical Encounters.3:30pm - Conference: Jaws: Do "Aberrant Sharks" really exist?
Running time: 1h30
In the presence of Éric Clua.6:40 pm - Quiz Discovery followed by Nano Shark
Sharksploitation screening - European premiere
Directed by Brett Kelly
Running time: 70 min
Forbidden for children under 12.9:30pm - Closing Ceremony followed by The Last Breath
Sharksploitation screening - French premiere
Directed by Joachim Hedén
Running time: 96 min
Short film: The Man in the Grey Suit (7 min).
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