The Dream is a Snail (2026)
79th Festival de Cannes — Short Film Palm d’Or, In Competition. A struggling young artist takes an odd job as a human racetrack in a senior rejuvenation workshop, only to develop an obsession with the hypnotic sensation of snails gliding across his skin.
Director: Nguyễn Thiên Ân
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Cast
- Lê Tuấn Anh - Huy
- Nguyễn Đức Mạnh - Curator
- Phi Điểu - Old lady
- Trần Kỳ Anh - Tomato girl
Original Language: vi
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
vietnam, satire, southeast asia, asian, short film, cannes official selection
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dream is a Snail about?
- 79th Festival de Cannes — Short Film Palm d’Or, In Competition. A struggling young artist takes an odd job as a human racetrack in a senior rejuvenation workshop, only to develop an obsession with the hypnotic sensation of snails gliding across his skin.
- Who directed The Dream is a Snail?
- The Dream is a Snail was directed by Nguyễn Thiên Ân.
- Who stars in The Dream is a Snail?
- The Dream is a Snail stars Lê Tuấn Anh, Nguyễn Đức Mạnh, Phi Điểu, Trần Kỳ Anh.
- How long is The Dream is a Snail?
- The Dream is a Snail has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is The Dream is a Snail?
- The Dream is a Snail is a Comedy film.
- What are the themes of The Dream is a Snail?
- The themes of The Dream is a Snail include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.