Film socialisme

A kaleidoscopic look at the issue of rape, presenting the true story by a victim, Ada, through several voices.

Through a series of immersive and authentic personal stories "Focales" shines a spotlight on those working to change society, awaken consciences and create a better future.

Mountain streams flow between the Pyrenees and the Atlantic. These powerful rivers are drained by corn fields and many barrages disrupt the water cycle and its biodiversity. A close look at beauty and disaster.

Nestor, Aaron and Benjamin are studying for a degree in economics at the University of Bangui in the Central African Republic. What are their day-to-day lives like? What are their dreams?

Dominique Marchais takes a waterside walk to explore the emblematic Loire river basin. And asks political, ecological and existential questions: how can we best develop the area in the general interest? How can we modernise without destroying past achievements? How can we live together?

A journey through the vineyards of Europe to meet the winemakers creating "organic", "biodynamic" and "natural" wines. Professionals eager to demonstrate that there is another way, chemical-free or almost, and that it is urgent to rediscover a taste for it and an accompanying respect for the environment.

The market for natural wines is becoming increasingly popular. Respectful of both environment and producers, it is encouraging new winemakers and improving the image of an agricultural world too often discredited. The documentary sets out to meet those making natural wines today, from original pioneers to newcomers.

2014. Thousands of Yazidi women kidnapped by ISIS were reduced to sexual slavery. On being freed, Ana was forced to abandon her baby. All the children born as a result of these rapes were systematically rejected by the Yazidi community. Ana secretly crosses Kurdistan to see her daughter Marya again.

Two years after becoming world Thai boxing champion, 28 year-old Laetitia, hasn't seen the change coming as others overtake her. Filled with doubts, the single mother spends her life chasing her dreams. But nothing should ever be taken for granted...

Recognised as the father of Ivorian literature, Bernard Binlin Dadié died in 2019 at 103. Having lived through a century of history, his views are clearly stamped on his innumerable writings. A look back at the turbulent career of a visionary who fought for the dignity of his fellow citizens.