Alain is an editor at a successful publishing company through which his bohemian friend and writer Léonard publishes his novels. Alain's wife Séléna is the star of a beloved television series while Léonard's wife Valérie is the driven politician's assistant. But when Alain rejects Léonard's new work despite their years-long friendship, the already complex relationship between the couples begins to unravel.
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festivals, awards Venice 2018, Telluride 2018, Toronto 2018, New York 2018
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Robot Dreams Robot Dreams
Pablo Berger
Saturday, 27. 04. 2024 / 15:30 / Main Hall
Without the use of words, this animated film manages to paint a colourful and warm story about the significance of friendship and loss.
Dounia and the Princess of Aleppo Dounia et la princesse d'Alep
Marya Zarif, André Kadi
Saturday, 27. 04. 2024 / 17:00 / Small Hall
Dounia is 6 years old. She lives in Aleppo, a thousand-year-old legendary city in the heart of the world. But one day, war breaks out… So she leaves Aleppo with a few nigella seeds in her hand. With the help of the princess of Aleppo, Dounia makes the journey to a new world.
Radical Radical
Christopher Zalla
Saturday, 27. 04. 2024 / 17:50 / Main Hall
“There are so many people in the world who never get a chance. This is a story about what happens when they do.” Based on a true story about an unconventional Mexican teacher, Radical won the audience award at the Sundance Festival.