Yann Baron

Nathan, a rather slender 19-year-old young man, and Rodrigo, a man in his thirties, meet in a club and decide to spend the night together. Nathan’s physique and youth spark a desire for change in Rodrigo, who is usually “passive” and decides that, on this particular night, he will be “active.” What could have been a simple one-night stand turns into an awkward struggle, as each partner tries to remain in the role that his body seems to assign him.

Summertime, on a deserted river. 75-year-old Yvette is determined to obtain her pedal boat license, a way to make up for the life she never fully lived. Brian is approaching his thirties and has worked at Pedal'eau for the past ten years. Trapped in this menial job and suffering back aches, he dares not dream of another life. These two individuals, seemingly living in isolation, unknowingly venture down a stream of personal freedom. Between them, it's a matter of give and take.

Uzès, South of France. A family home, a burning oasis in a scorched world. Rita and Elio reunite and sink into a gentle torpor. As time slows down, the refuge begins to crumble, the crack widens.

Gaelle, isolated in the countryside, feels betrayed by her best friend who has begun dating a boy. She finds companionship in Luna GPT, an AI positioned as a big sister figure on the internet, using it as a mirror for her emotions. Through this connection she begins to explore her desires and fears, eventually moving toward a virtual encounter that raises questions about digital intimacy and longing.

Back from their best friend Adel’s wedding, Sayyid, Samir, and Fehdi sit down to reflect–unpacking the subtle shift in their friendship that echoes the quiet mourning of a shared childhood left behind. These three brothers at heart face the prospect of navigating the world on their own, bonded still by a single cup of tea.