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I know it's not right to generalize, but this is how I really imagine today's twenty-somethings: sad obsession with the perfect Instagram or Tiktok profile, the more likes, shares and followers, the more people like us. The perfect and terribly dangerous illusion of social media. Half of your followers love you beyond the grave, and the other half would love to get you into that grave themselves, at least threaten you with it. There are 50,000 people who love you on social media, and in reality, nobody really gives a damn about you. Even Liane is a victim of this virtual world and virtual love and is convinced that when she gets to the reality show called Miracle Island, which she auditions for, she will be loved even more. Her follower count is soaring thanks to her provocative stories, giving her that external validation she craves so much, as all of us want is to be liked, but at what cost? Today, virtually everyone can be an influencer, even if their content is absolutely nothing, where will this lead? [Festival de Cannes 2024]

Jérémie arrives in his hometown for the funeral of his former employer, to whom he was very close, and stays for a few days with the deceased's wife, the widow Martine. She is happy to host him at her place, but her son resents it. What appears at first to be a friendly comedy quickly slides into a chilling and nerve-wracking detective drama, but retains a solid dose of wit and humour to the end. One of the most interesting characters is the priest... you'll understand why when (if) you see the film. [Festival de Cannes 2024]

A very cute animated film about a lonely cat who must join forces with other animals during a devastating flood to become a team player. I think it's a very bold film, because it's a silent film that manages to keep the viewer's attention throughout thanks to some nice and unconventional (if at times flawed) animation, some beautiful music, and some likeable animal characters who sometimes act like animals, sometimes like humans, which is a bit too shallow and banal, but probably makes it more accessible and fun for the viewer. [Festival de Cannes 2024]