Paris, April 1994. Young freelance journalist Antoine Rives is making a report on Westerners who have been repatriated from Rwanda, fleeing the massacres. He meets Clément, a student of Hutu origin whose Tutsi fiancée Alice hasn’t been able to leave Rwanda. Antoine convinces Clément to go back with him to look for Alice, and to let him film the journey. Their pact soon becomes untenable as they find themselves thrown into chaos. This is a journey through horror during which a young man’s First World illusions are stripped away as he wakes up to human tragedy.
King John (1899) is a silent film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play, which depicts the story of King John as he navigates the struggles of power and betrayal. Set in 13th-century England, the film follows the king as he deals with issues of succession, incitement to murder, and poisoning. The plot also explores the relationships between various characters, including the Duchess and the Dauphin. Despite being partially lost, King John (1899) remains a significant piece of early film history.
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