When the Geese Flew 2025

Directed by Arthur Gay

Aotearoa New Zealand • In English

19 minutes

TBC

Director, Screenplay

Arthur Gay

Producer

Laura Ganotis

Screenplay

Rali Chaouni

Cinematography

Michael Cong

Editor

Alejo Santos

Music

Roger Goula

Cast

Tom Kerr, Lee-Ann Dirks, Jack Parker, Jono Martin

Festivals

Cannes (Directors’ Fortnight) 2025

A sullen teenager hopes recovering his sister’s stolen dirtbike will change her mind about leaving their remote small town. This Cannes’ selected short brings arthouse nihilism to Godzone. — MM

Winner of Best Artistic Contribution Award for Cinematographer Michael Cong