Nicolas Philibert

On the Adamant

On the Adamant (2023)

In an anthill with millions of inhabitants, Z 4195 is a worker ant. Feeling insignificant in a conformity system, he accidentally meets beautiful Princess Bala, who has a similar problem on the other end of the social scale. In order to meet her again, Z switches sides with his soldier friend Weaver - only to become a hero in the course of events. By this he unwillingly crosses the sinister plans of ambitious General Mandible (Bala's fiancé, by the way), who wants to divide the ant society into a superior, strong race (soldiers) and an inferior, to-be-eliminated race (the workers). But Z and Bala, both unaware of the dangerous situation, try to leave the oppressive system by heading for Insectopia, a place where food paves the streets.—Julian Reischl

Antz

Antz (1998)

Emre, a young and dedicated prosecutor, is newly appointed to a small town hit by a water crisis and political scandals. After an initial welcome, he experiences an increasing number of tense interactions and is reluctantly dragged into local politics. When Emre forms a bond with the owner of the local newspaper pressure escalates under heated rumours.—yusufpiskin

Burning Days

Burning Days (2022)

Lizzy, a talented sculptor and arts administrator, finds herself entangled in a complex relationship with Jo, a rival artist and her enigmatic landlord. Their interactions are often filled with tension and conflict. One day, Lizzy's cat causes harm to a pigeon, and unexpectedly, Jo steps in to rescue the injured bird. Reluctantly, Lizzy is tasked with caring for the creature, and as time goes on, a peculiar bond begins to form between them. However, as Lizzy's crucial artwork is destroyed in a mysterious kiln fire, and her brother's mental state becomes unstable, the shadows of uncertainty loom over her upcoming exhibition. Amidst the chaos, Lizzy's family makes an unexpected appearance at the show, adding further intrigue to the unfolding events. Jo also makes an appearance, bringing along the rescued pigeon, which unexpectedly breaks free from its confinement. In a rush to recapture the bird, Lizzy and Jo embark on a quest, only to discover that the pigeon may have had its own mysterious intentions all along.—Frank Liesenborgs

Showing Up

Showing Up (2022)

Set in the scrapyards of French-speaking Switzerland, Dog of the Junkyard tells the story of a young man named Simon (Robin Vallon) who is struggling to find his place in the world. Simon lives with his mother, Chantal (Patricia Mazuy), in a small town. He has no job and no prospects, and he spends his days hanging out with his friends and drinking. One day, Simon meets a young woman named Louise (Clara Gostynski) who is also from a working-class background. Louise is intelligent and ambitious, and she is determined to escape the scrapyards. Simon and Louise fall in love, and they decide to leave the scrapyards together. They move to Geneva, where Simon gets a job as a security guard and Louise starts studying at university. However, Simon soon finds it difficult to adjust to his new life. He misses his friends and family, and he feels like he doesn't belong in Geneva. Louise, on the other hand, is thriving in her new life. She is doing well in her studies, and she has made new friends. The gap between Simon and Louise begins to widen, and they eventually drift apart. Simon returns to the scrapyards, where he tries to rebuild his life. He gets a job at a local junkyard, and he starts dating a woman named Jessica (Anaïs Uldry). However, Simon is still haunted by his relationship with Louise, and he is unable to move on. Dog of the Junkyard is a powerful and moving film about class, love, and loss. It is a must-see for anyone interested in French cinema, and for anyone who appreciates a good character study.—yusufpiskin

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On the Adamant

2023

Documentary

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Duration: 109 min

IMDB Rating: 6.8

Language: fr

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