Esperança

A discussion between two girlfriends: one tells the other of the strange moment when, by the swimming pool, she got news of her father’s prostate, his erectile function, and then quite unexpectedly, his nighttime fantasies.

Following women aged 25 through 45, this sociological investigation into couples’ sexuality tackles experiences of desire and love, norms in heterosexual relationships and paths to emancipation.

In a primary school in a tough, outlying area of Paris, where teachers burn out steadily, five young and relatively inexperienced teachers made a commitment to stay. Five years later, they describe their lives in this school and what they dream of building.

Some people are interested in politics, others are not. We asked Martine and Arnaud to talk about their political involvement.