Paris, 1894. Who is Fanni, who claims to be voluntarily locked up in a women-only mental institution? Searching for her mother among the multitude of so-called 'madwomen', Fanni discovers a community of modern heroines who defy her expectations, along with the unexpected friendship of fellow patients. The sumptuous and renowned 'Party of Fools' of the asylum is in preparation. Politicians, artists, and socialites will flock to it. It’s her last hope of escaping the closing trap.
Benjamin is a PhD student without scholarship support. Under the pressure of his parents, and in need of money, he becomes a substitute teacher in a middle school. Without training nor experience, and facing a declining public educational system, he discovers how tough this job can be. Hopefully, his supportive and committed colleagues will lead him to take a fresh look at the profession.
After the ode to love of "Loving", the b-side, about sadness, breaks-up, loneliness.
Émilie meets Camille who is attracted to Nora, who crosses paths with Amber. Three girls and a boy – They're friends, sometimes lovers and often both.
Xin is a young girl who, after the death of her parents, decides to leave China to discover the world. To finance his trip, Xin works and sleeps in a supermarket in the suburbs of Paris. Her quest is hampered and her life put in danger. She first comes up against the passion that her new boss, Yin Chen, has for her, desperate not to be able to possess her. Preventing the regular theft of the warehouse, she then becomes the target of two of her colleagues ready to do anything to eliminate her.
The short film "Desire" shows a relationship; just as John Lennon fell in love with Yoko Ono at first sight watching her perform, so do characters 1 and 2 in the film. The red plastic bag in the film represents the hearts of these two characters. Such an abstract object does not need to be explained during the course of the film because the characters understand each other. This bag represents our common heart.
Lucie Zhang is a French actress. She received critical acclaim for her feature film debut Paris, 13th District (2021),which earned her César and Lumières Award nominations. She appeared on the UniFrance and Screen International list of rising French talents to watch.