A collection of stories about and images of our world, offering an immersion to the core of what it means to be human. Through these stories full of love and happiness, as well as hatred and violence, it brings us face to face with the Other, making us reflect on our lives. From stories of everyday experiences to accounts of the most unbelievable lives, these poignant encounters share a rare sincerity and underline who we are – our darker side, but also what is most noble in us, and what is universal. Our Earth is shown at its most sublime through never-before-seen aerial images accompanied by soaring music, resulting in an ode to the beauty of the world, providing a moment to draw breath and for introspection. This film is a politically engaged work which allows us to embrace the human condition and to reflect on the meaning of our existence.
Paloma is a serious and highly articulate but deeply bored 11-year-old who has decided to kill herself on her 12th birthday. Fascinated by art and philosophy, she questions and documents her life and immediate circle, drawing trenchant and often hilarious observations on the world around her. But as her appointment with death approaches, Paloma finally meets some kindred spirits in her building's grumpy janitor and an enigmatic, elegant neighbor, both of whom inspire Paloma to question her rather pessimistic outlook on life.
Testament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman’s point of view. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it’s a film about young love, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times.
Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."
Tony je po vážnej nehode na lyžiach prijatý do rehabilitačného centra. Odkázaný na starostlivosť zdravotníckeho personálu a lieky proti bolesti využíva nečakane získaný čas na to, aby sa pozrel späť na búrlivý románik s mužom menom Georgio. Kto presne je muž, ktorého tak hlboko milovala? Ako si mohla dovoliť podľahnúť takej dusivej a ničivej vášni? Tonyho čaká náročný a dlhý proces vnútorného a vonkajšieho uzdravovania, ktorého prekvapivo oslobodzujúcou súčasťou môže byť fyzická práca...
In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a trek across the Outback.
Dane Jensen pracuje v prestížnej chicagskej personálnej agentúre Blackridge Recruiting agency ako lovec mozgov a vyhľadáva špičkových inžinierov a pracovníkov na vrcholové technické pozície. Jeho šéf Ed Blackridge sa chystá do dôchodku a hľadá svojho nástupcu. Bude to Dane, alebo jeho ambiciózna rivalka Lynn Vogelová? Obaja po prestížnej manažérskej pozícii veľmi túžia. Stane sa však niečo nečakané a Danovmu desaťročnému synovi Ryanovi diagnostikujú leukémiu. Dane sa musí rozhodnúť, či sa bude venovať výlučne rodine, ktorá ho teraz potrebuje viac než kedykoľvek predtým, alebo bude kráčať za svojím profesijným snom a bojovať o uvoľnené miesto riaditeľa, čo mu však pohltí všetok rodinný život.
Antoine is about to start his first year of medical school… for the third time. Benjamin, just out of high school, will make his first try. He soon realizes it's not exactly a walk in the park. In a fiercely competitive environment, with nights dedicated to hard studying rather than hard partying, the two freshmen will have to adapt and find a middle ground between despair for the present and hope for the future.
Ivan, a writer living in Manila, walks through the city in search of his past.
The Apache Indians have reluctantly agreed to settle on a US Government approved reservation. Not all the Apaches are able to adapt to the life of corn farmers. One in particular, Geronimo, is restless. Pushed over the edge by broken promises and necessary actions by the government, Geronimo and thirty or so other warriors form an attack team which humiliates the government by evading capture, while reclaiming what is rightfully theirs.
Filmová adaptácia slávneho románu francúzkeho spisovateľa Borisa Viana predstaví v typickom výtvarnom a vizuálnom štýle režiséra Michela Gondryho Audrey Tatou, Omara Sya a Romaina Durisa. V meste, kde majú autá volant v kufri, ľudia korčuľujú pospiatky a klavír mieša koktejly, žije idealistický a vynaliezavý Colin v kruhu svojich priateľov Nicolasa a Chicka. Jedného dňa Colin stretne svoju osudovú lásku Chloé. Krehká Chloé, ktorá Colinovi pripomína jeho milované blues od Dukea Ellingtona, však ochorie záhadnou chrobou. Bezstarostný svet milencov choroba fatálne zasiahne. Francúzsky spisovateľ a bohém Boris Vian vytvoril v románe Pena dní obraz čistej lásky, ktorý učaroval niekoľkým generáciám čitateľov. Filmová adaptácia Michela Gondryho stavia na režisérovom typicky hravom vizuálnom štýle.
When Nénette discovers the identity of her father in a letter, she quickly goes off in search of him. But instead of finding her father, she is met by her half-brother, Paul. Paul, a bitter man who gave up his dream to take over his father’s pharmacy business, is less than thrilled at the arrival of his ‘embarrassing’ half-sister. After refusing to take her in, he soon gets a taste of his own medicine. Under the influence of a potent drug, for one day Paul is generous, happy and sensitive. The next morning, however, once the drug has worn off, his nasty side comes back...
Two years have passed. After missing their separation, the Leroy seem perfectly successful in their divorce. But the appearance of two new lovers in the life of Vincent and Florence will set fire to the powders. The match between the former spouses resumes.
A social drama about four marginalized prostitutes in Marrakech and their complex relations with their families and society at large.
Retirement at last! Middle-aged and divorced, company owner Richard Jones is looking forward to a worry-free existence as he arrives at his office on his last day of work. Much to his dismay, he discovers that the management buyout of his company was fraudulent. The company is now bankrupt and the employee pension fund — including his own — has been embezzled. Enlisting the help of his ex-wife Kate, Richard sets out to track down the shady businessman behind the fraud.
A story is about young teenage girl, with sister and brothers, a pleasant uncle and aunt, an annoying nanny, a young boy interested in kissing her, a close relationship with the imaginary addressee of her daily diary and her parents' disintegrating marriage - all this in a rented house in a summer resort.
Mona, a prisoner on work release, meets Clément, a shy actor. Desperate to impress Mona, Clément recruits his extroverted friend, Abel, to help. When Mona becomes more interested in Abel, it sets off a conflict between the two friends. Meanwhile, Mona attempts to keep her past hidden.
Nekompromisný vizionár Paul Gauguin opustí Paríž, rodinu i priateľov a v roku 1891 sa usadí na exotickom ostrove Tahiti, aby tu v divokej a nepoškvrnenej prírode načerpal inšpiráciu pre svoje obrazy. Zdanlivý raj sa ale mení na miesto samoty a chudoby, na ktorom Paul zápasí s podlomeným zdravím, odmietnutím i pochybnosťami. Ale taktiež sa tu stretne s krásnou domorodkyňou Tehurou, ktorá sa stane jeho ženou i múzou.
Michel dreams of a perfect meeting with the woman of his dreams, entirely due to chance, as his parents and grandparents experienced. Vincent, Michel's contrast, is completely different. He is more the man of the direct approach and he follows his...! The two childhood friends Michel and Vincent, with completely opposite views when it comes to women, soon discover the limits of their respective techniques when they meet Angèle and Nathalie.
Like every summer, our friends, the Pics, Jacky and Laurette, Gatineau, recently divorced from Sopie, and Patrick Chirac, ever true to form, get together at the Blue Waves camping grounds. This year, Patrick has decided to try car sharing. Believing that he'll travel through France alone with Vanessa, he finds himself accompanied by three young Dijon inhabitants: smooth-talking Robert, good-looking Benji and loudmouth José. Of course, after car sharing Patrick is forced to try out bed sharing...