The Fear

It's death-by-fear (aka scared-to-death) in this deceptively psychological thriller. The hero, Mike brings his friends to his grandparents' house for a Halloween party wherein they will all dress up as their innermost fears. Mike's fear is that he's inherited a homicidal legacy from his father. Mike's father was a serial killer who murdered his mother right in front of him when Mike was five before committing suicide. Mike's fear manifests itself in his inability to commit to his girlfriend of 4 1/2 years, Peg for fear that he will kill her too. Everything gets rolling when an ancient Indian totem wooden figure named Morty comes to life and starts killing off Mike's friends by making their worst fears come true. The ultimate confrontation comes when Mike has to face his greatest fear - his own father.

Laura, 21, is determined to earn her High school diploma, just like anyone else. Except Laura is a bit different. She has Down syndrome. As she faces her own difficulties, she must also deal with the doubts of her loved ones and the occasional cruelty of her peers. Overcoming challenge after challenge between emotion and laughter, Laura battles for every inch of an opportunity that life tries to keep from her. Like a movie in which disability brings a fresh perspective on life challenges and the pursuit of happiness.

After graduating at the top of her class from the police academy, 27-year-old Iris joins a police station in the south of France. Upon arriving at this brigade of colorful police officers, she receives a less than warm welcome. Her in-depth knowledge of the law and her insistence on following the rules do not sit well with everyone, particularly Victor, 54, her designated partner, a lone wolf cop whose methods are considered outdated. Despite their differences in age and background, when Iris and Victor are assigned a case that seems almost closed in advance, by combining their talents, they discover that it is not a simple traffic accident but a premeditated crime. While their success brings the duo closer together, Victor quickly discovers that Iris is not just anyone's daughter... What secret from the past threatens to resurface?

Remar and Attila are a couple of surfers who also deal drugs to make a living. They are trying to set up a final deal with local drug lord, Calavera, when their friend True Blue is busted by the cops. Blue talks too much in the police station and Calavera is out for revenge because of the betrayal.

The obstacle-strewn journey of Romain and Antoine, a homosexual couple, involved in a long and difficult adoption process. After five years of waiting, they see their adoption application stalled for largely societal reasons: the system's reluctance to place children with a male couple, particularly in so-called “late” adoptions. Despite their sincere love and deep desire to become parents, they encounter prejudice, such as being required to prove the presence of female role models in their social circle.