Pensive young man, cheek in hand, facing a white-haired man in a library

A short film by Jules-Emile Vanhalle

A Story of Time – Saturation

Short filmSwitzerland2026

What is left of the present when everything speeds up?

In post-production. Release planned between late 2026 and early 2027.

Synopsis

A Story of Time follows Alexandre from childhood to adulthood and explores how his perception of time changes. From a calm, contemplative world, he tips into an adult life saturated with stimuli, speed and information. Two key encounters — a philosophy teacher and a free, spontaneous woman — upend the way he lives the present. Through narration, dance and sensory staging, the film questions our relationship with time, attention and presence.

Credits

Director
Jules-Emile Vanhalle
Writer
Jules-Emile Vanhalle
Co-writer
Philippe Hofstetter
Producer
Jules-Emile Vanhalle
Director of photography
Antony
Sound recordist
Aurélien
Editor
Jules-Emile Vanhalle
Composer
Jules-Emile Vanhalle
Full crew
Executive producer
Philippe Hofstetter
Production assistant
Noa
Camera operator
Dylan

Cast

Alexandre
Philippe Hofstetter
Pauline
Chloé
The professor
Christian Weber

Technical sheet

Format
Short film
Country
Switzerland
Language
French
Versions
French original, English subtitles
Status
Post-production, release late 2026 – early 2027

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