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Sebastien Roignant

Born December 18, 1983 · France (age 42)

Sébastien Roignant is a French director and photographer. He specializes in portraiture and landscape nude. He turned to filmmaking with Puzzle, a 2-minute-20 horror comedy that won a Silver Méliès among other awards, followed by 1247 Pas and Le Cercle des insupportables, all three self-produced. He is also a teacher, the author of three photography books and of a book on wedding photography publi…

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Puzzle

As puzzle fan and influencer Sarah shoots her latest video, creepy events begin to pile up. Is the new game cursed? What happened to Osi the cat? So many twists and puzzles in just two minutes.

1247 Steps

1247 Steps · 2026

Romain has 1247 steps to work up the nerve to take Elsa's hand, from the cinema to her front door. One night in Lyon, an inner voice bent on sabotaging him, a countdown written across walls, pavements and billboards. Every step brings him closer to the moment he will have to act, or give up.

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Puzzle

As puzzle fan and influencer Sarah shoots her latest video, creepy events begin to pile up. Is the new game cursed? What happened to Osi the cat? So many twists and puzzles in just two minutes.

Director

1247 Steps

1247 Steps · 2026

Romain has 1247 steps to work up the nerve to take Elsa's hand, from the cinema to her front door. One night in Lyon, an inner voice bent on sabotaging him, a countdown written across walls, pavements and billboards. Every step brings him closer to the moment he will have to act, or give up.

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