Mankind's only hope of salvation rests upon the shoulders of the enigmatic Paul WR, the most talented astronaut of his generation. Mysteriously, a few hours before the mission launch, Paul has disappeared.
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The Last Journey of the Enigmatic Paul W.R was selected as a finalist at the Manhattan Short Film Festival in 2016. The Manhattan Short Film Festival is an annual event that screens finalist films simultaneously across hundreds of venues worldwide, with audiences voting for the winner. Representing France, this film joined a diverse international lineup that year. View all 2016 finalists →
Short-film discoverability remains limited compared to feature-length releases. For The Last Journey of the Enigmatic Paul W.R, check platforms that specialize in short-form cinema: Vimeo Staff Picks, MUBI Shorts, the Criterion Channel short film collection, and YouTube channels like Omeleto. Direct streaming URLs for individual short films change frequently, and no permanent viewing link is guaranteed. Searching for Romain Quirot on these platforms may surface this and other works by the same filmmaker.
Written by S. Kawano
Contributing Writer · April 1, 2026
