After the suicide of their teacher, a classroom of students in Montreal must learn to cope with the loss and trauma. Monsieur Lazhar, an Algerian immigrant, steps in as a substitute teacher and helps the students through their healing process. As he becomes invested in their lives, Lazhar also confronts his own tragic past.
Set at the end of World War II, a hotel receptionist witnesses the last day of the war and gets involved in the turmoil of post-war Poland. Amidst love interests and political tensions, he finds himself caught between the resistance movement and the invading Soviet troops.
The Solitude of Prime Numbers follows two individuals, Alice and Mattia, who each have their own dark secrets and troubled pasts. Alice, who suffers from anorexia and a leg scar, becomes a photographer. Mattia, who has a wrist scar and is haunted by a childhood accident, becomes a mathematician. The story explores their lives and their deep longing for connection and acceptance.
Woman in the Moon follows a professor who is determined to lead an expedition to the moon. He faces obstacles such as espionage, a love triangle, and finding enough money for the trip. Will he be successful in his mission?
Violeta, an Andalusian gypsy, foretells a lady she will become empress. The lady is Eugenia de Montijo, and when she marries emperor Luis Napoleón of France she takes the young girl with her. The empress'cousin readily makes her his focus of attention, then she discovers a criminal attempt against the empress.
Alice Adams, a small-town girl, tries to improve her social status by dating a wealthy playboy. Along the way, she faces challenges like unemployment, theft, and prejudice.
A story of a woman and her two suitors.
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