Short Cuts : Edward aux mains d'argent de Tim Burton

In the early twentieth century, a wandering monk arrives at the court of the last Tsar of Russia: Rasputin. Neglected and lustful, the mujik is nevertheless introduced into the inner circle of the imperial family. Which is not to the taste of some aristocrats...

Arnold is a clever student who has won many academic awards. One day, he meets Bee who has an underground business of helping students to cheat their exams. Bee asks Arnold to join his cheating ring and offers him a lot of money. While Arnold is considering working with Bee, at his school, many students are not happy with the school’s disrespect of their freedom and they organize a big protest.

One night, Reine, a young loner, sees among the urban chaos a moving oneness that seems alive, like some sort of guide.

Everybody has always loved Jeanne. These days, she hates herself. Up to her ears in debt, she has to go to Lisbon and sell her mother’s apartment, who passed away one year ago. At the airport, she runs into Jean, a whimsical and somewhat intrusive former high school classmate.

It's Sunday. During the course of the meal, Jean observes family members. They ask you questions without listening to the answers... It is normal, Sunday dinner.

Give it time. You'll get over it. Jean celebrates his birthday, gets drunk and recalls the dreadful weekend that led to his break-up with Mathilde.