Sébastien, a conscientious and professional train inspector, dreams of being transferred to the South of France. To validate his transfer, he has to make one last routine run under the supervision of Madeleine, a slightly sociopathic inspector who won't let him go. That's when everything goes wrong: between a driver who thinks he's driving a fighter jet, a jealous colleague and passengers who are each crazier than the last, what was supposed to be a formality turns into the worst trip of his life.
A small film crew shooting a low budget zombie movie find themselves in a real-life horror when they are unexpectedly attacked by actual zombies. Chaos ensues as they struggle to survive the terrifying onslaught.
When a widower's life is turned upside down after discovering that his father may not be his biological father, he embarks on a quest to find the truth. Along the way, he encounters unexpected twists and turns that challenge his perception of family and love.
Nobody Else But You is a comedy crime film that follows a writer's investigation into the suspicious death of a Marilyn Monroe lookalike in a small town. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of misogyny, secrets, and dark obsessions. With an intriguing plot and quirky characters, the film keeps audiences guessing until the very end.
A man takes his wife and their teenage children on a road trip down memory lane while facing divorce.
In the Game is a comedy movie set in Marseille, France. The story follows a teenager who forms an unlikely bond with his Alzheimer's-stricken grandfather. Together, they embark on a road trip to watch the 1998 FIFA World Cup final in Paris. Along the way, they encounter funny and touching moments, as well as face challenges that test their relationship. Through their journey, they rediscover the importance of family, love, and the joy of sports.
Anna happily lives with her husband, their two boys, and Simon, 6 years-old, who was placed with her by the Social Care services when he was only 18 months. When Simon’s father decides that he is ready to take his son back with him, the family’s balance is at stake. Anna is torn apart: how could she possibly let go a of child who has always called her ‘Mom’?
In a small town in central France, Simon is a priest devoted to his parish. During a mass, Louise, whom he hadn’t seen since his seminary years ago, reappears. She introduces him to Aloé, an 11-year-old child, who is his son. This news will disrupt his daily life: can he be a good priest for his parishioners and a good father for his child? Simon will try to convince the highest authorities of the Church that his vocation is compatible with paternal love.
Youssef Salem, 45, has always managed to miss his writing career. But the trouble begins when his new novel becomes a success because Youssef couldn't help but be inspired by his own, for better or worse. He must now avoid at all costs that his book falls into the hands of his family.
Sébastien is a former rugby player and a true colossus. Between the ages of 12 to 16, he was a victim of rape by a beloved relative. Thirty years later, he has failed to speak out. After he meets a little colossus like him, he is compelled to make the right choice.
Sparring is a 2017 movie about a former boxer who becomes a trainer and is confronted with his own struggles in both his personal and professional life. It explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the pursuit of one's passion.
Honey Cigar is a powerful coming-of-age drama set in France, following the story of a second-generation immigrant as she navigates her cultural heritage and discovers her own sexuality. The film explores themes of family relationships, sexism, and the impact of Islamic fundamentalism. It delves into the protagonist's journey of initiation, including the difficult topics of sexual violence and loss of virginity. Honey Cigar is a thought-provoking exploration of identity and self-discovery in a modern society.
In the Tunisian countryside, two young boys discover a donkey standing in the middle of nowhere. As they follow the donkey, they come across a truck loaded with white powder, leading them to believe it is cocaine. On their journey to deliver what they think is a valuable drug, they encounter a surprising reality.
It's the year of the baccalaureate for Magyd, a little Arab from rue Raphaël, northern districts of Toulouse. A formality for the French, a seismic event for the “native”. Just think, the first Arab ferry in the city. The end of a tunnel, the climax of a long standoff with fate, under the incessant loving pressure of the all-powerful mother and the jeering quelibets of the gang. Because it is not good to pass for an “intellectual” after school, in the periphery of “living together”; Magyd and his inseparable friends, Samir the activist and Momo the chat artist, experience it on a daily basis.
Aissa, a young officer of Algerian origin, tragically loses his life during a fresher initiation ritual at the prestigious French military academy of Saint-Cyr. As the death tears through his family, controversy arises over Aissa’s funeral plans when the Army refuses to take responsibility. Ismael, his older, rebellious brother, tries to keep the family united as they fight to win justice for Aissa.
Mounir Mekbek lives with his family in a small village in the heart of the Algerian countryside. Very proud and sure of himself, he has only one dream- to finally be appreciated by his fellow villagers. Screwing up his carefully maintained image is his headstrong, narcoleptic sister Rym who falls asleep anywhere and whom the village is convinced will end up a spinster. One evening, Mounir returns from town drunk and announces that he's found a suitor for his sister. The fake story snowballs and snowballs until the suitor morphs into a rich, blonde Australian. The village begins preparing for the wedding in earnest - but without a bridegroom in sight.
Rock the Casbah is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a family reunion in Morocco. The film explores the dynamics between family members, including a husband and wife, their three daughters, and the family housekeeper. The plot revolves around the patriarch's funeral and the unexpected arrival of an actress claiming to be the illegitimate child of the deceased. As the family navigates the challenges of grief, secrets, and relationships, they are forced to confront their past and redefine their future.
Algeria, 1994. S. and Lotfi, two friends from childhood, travel through the desert looking for Abou Leila, a dangerous terrorist on the run. Their quest seems absurd, given that the Sahara has not been affected by the wave of attacks. Lofti has only one priority : to keep S. as far from the capital as possible, knowing his friend is too fragile to face more bloodshed. But the closest they get into the desert, the more they will be confronted with their own violence.
Jacqueline Gozlan - who left Algeria with her parents in 1961 - nostalgically retraces the history of the Algiers Cinematheque, inseparable from that of the country's Independence, through film extracts and numerous testimonies; notably that of one of its creators, Jean-Michel Arnold, but also of filmmakers such as Merzak Allouache and critics such as Jean Douchet. A place of life for Algerians, the Cinémathèque was the hub of African cinemas. Created in 1965 by Ahmed Hocine, Mahieddine Moussaoui and Jean-Michel Arnold, the Cinémathèque benefited from the excitement of Independence. The Cinematheque becomes a meeting place for Algiers society, future filmmakers find their best school there. In 1969, the Algiers Pan-African Festival brought together all African filmmakers, and from 1970, Boudjemâa Kareche developed a collection of Arab and African films.