The councel

Directed byCédric ANGER

With:Benoît Magimel,Gilbert Melki

Synopsis:

Leo, a young, ambitious attorney, is approached by Paul Vanoni, a businessman involved in the mob, for a job. First reluctant and troubled by Vanoni’s past, Leo eventually accepts. Passionate and gifted in his work, he achieves success in working for Vanoni. However, Leo soon forgets rule number one – never befriend your client. As he becomes more involved with Vanoni, Leo must face the facts of his client’s affairs: illegal dumping of toxic waste, murder, missing witnesses. It becomes obvious that the police have their eye on Leo – what he knows can be dangerous. The time for him to choose has arrived.

102min French

Headwinds

Directed byJalil LESPERT

With:Audrey Tautou,Benoît Magimel,Isabelle Carré

Synopsis:

Directed by the gifted young Jalil Lespert, Headwinds is a radiant and tender film with wind-swept coastal landscapes as a setting for a father’s struggle to keep afloat.
Starting over again, letting go of the past and trying to understand: why did Sarah leave? Paul and his children long for an answer, refusing to let go, hoping… Ever since his wife Sarah disappeared without a word and leaving no trace, Paul copes alone with his two young children. After a year of trying to reconstruct his daily life Paul is exhausted. Seeking a new start by returning to his roots, he moves back to his home town, Saint Malo. But who, in fact, is Paul?

91min French