there’s always something missing (especially when you don’t know what to look for)
il manque toujours quelque chose (surtout quand on ne sait pas quoi chercher)
“We’re all searching for something — even when we don’t know what.”
Synopsis
Abraham finishes a concert in front of an almost empty venue. As he’s packing up his equipment, a woman calls out to him: he’s forgotten something on stage. Unfortunately, Abraham doesn’t see what she’s talking about and the stage is empty. Thus begins a strange nocturnal wandering in search of that something.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Rigoux
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Rigoux
- Original Title
- il manque toujours quelque chose (surtout quand on ne sait pas quoi chercher)
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Norfolk
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Rigoux
Paul Rigoux
Quentin Lacombe
Nathan Goubet
Noëlle Lévénez
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Rigoux
Director
Paul Rigoux
Screenplay
Quentin Lacombe
Director of Photography
Nathan Goubet
Editor
Noëlle Lévénez
Producer
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What is there’s always something missing (especially when you don’t know what to look for) about?
Abraham finishes a concert in front of an almost empty venue. As he’s packing up his equipment, a woman calls out to him: he’s forgotten something on stage. Unfortunately, Abraham doesn’t see what she’s talking about and the stage is empty. Thus begins a strange nocturnal wandering in search of that something.
Who directed there’s always something missing (especially when you don’t know what to look for)?
there’s always something missing (especially when you don’t know what to look for) was directed by Paul Rigoux.
Who stars in there’s always something missing (especially when you don’t know what to look for)?
The principal cast of there’s always something missing (especially when you don’t know what to look for) includes Abraham Wapler, Clara Pacini, Yanis Rehaiem, Harpo Guit.
When was there’s always something missing (especially when you don’t know what to look for) released and how long is it?
there’s always something missing (especially when you don’t know what to look for) was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for there’s always something missing (especially when you don’t know what to look for)?
there’s always something missing (especially when you don’t know what to look for) holds official age classifications: FR: TP.