Arab Blues
A Parisian psychoanalyst tries to set up a practice in a post-Arab Spring Tunis.
Breathless
A young criminal hides out with a woman who can't decide whether or not she loves him. Plus read our exclusive interview with assistant director Pierre Rissient.

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Honey Cigar
A teenager finds herself caught between cultures on the road to self-determination

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Love Affair(s)
François has to rush back to Paris to cover for a sick colleague, leaving his partner Daphné, three months pregnant, to welcome his cousin, Maxime. In the four days till Francois’ return Daphné and Maxime get to know each other, sharing increasingly intimate stories that bring them closer.

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Les Misérables
A man joins an anti-crime brigade and rapidly discovers the tensions between the various neighbourhood groups.
Perfumes
A friendship begins to blossom between a stressed chauffeur and his aloof client.

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Slalom
Coming-of-age tale about a young skier who is drawn into an abusive relationship.
The Translators
To ensure absolute secrecy for the global publication of a bestseller, nine skilled translators are invited to a remote location. They are given a number of pages to translate each day. There is no contact with the outside world. Then the publisher receives a blackmail demand, threatening to release the manuscript online.
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