Downfall of a Champion Julie, a young cycling star, is two races away from winning the World Cup – her reward for years of intense training. Then Julie is denounced for doping. Alone and with no knowledge of the world outside the realm of racing, Julie must find a way out. The problem: while she has been ruthlessly manipulated by others, Julie is nevertheless guilty as charged. Click here to view the trailer. |
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Haute Cuisine Hortense Laborie, a renowned chef from Périgord, is astonished when the President of the Republic appoints her as his personal cook, responsible for creating all his meals at the Élysée Palace. Despite jealous resentment from the other kitchen staff, Hortense quickly establishes herself, thanks to her indomitable spirit. The authenticity of her cooking soon seduces the President, but the corridors of power are littered with traps... Click here to view the trailer. |
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The Conquerors Galaad, a second-rate actor, joins his brother Noé, the coach of an obscure football club, at the funeral of their father. As half-brothers, they have little in common except a shared record of personal failures. Galaad interprets this situation as the result of a curse: their Father, an enthusiastic adventurer and treasure hunter, should never have sold the Grail to a collector. To end the curse that looms over their destiny, Galaad convinces Noé to search for the sacred object and return it to its sanctuary in the midst of the Pyrenees, at any cost… Click here to view the trailer. |
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The Past Ahmad returns to Paris to finalize his divorce so his wife Marie can marry her new boyfriend, Samir. During his tense stay, Ahmad discovers the conflicted nature of Marie’s relationship with her daughter Lucie. Ahmad’s efforts to improve this relationship soon unveil a secret from their past. Click here to view the trailer. |
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Vic + Flo Saw a Bear This is the darkly mysterious tale of Victoria and Florence – two lesbian ex-cons trying to make a new life for themselves in the back-woods of Quebec. Seeking peace and quiet, the couple slowly begins to feel under siege as Vic’s probation officer keeps popping up unexpectedly and a strange woman in the neighbourhood turns out to be a sinister force from Flo’s past. With a collection of complex and eccentric characters, unexpected plot twists and unsettling humor, director Denis Côté unfolds a uniquely original film that is at once traumatizing, uplifting and utterly breathless. Click here to view the trailer. |