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Martin Clément, born Marvin Bijou, has escaped. He has escaped a little village in the countryside. He has escaped his family, his father's tyranny and his mother's resignation. He has escaped intolerance, rejection and the bullying he suffered from being singled out as "different." Against all odds, he has found allies. First Madeleine Clément, the middle school principal who introduced him to theater and whose name he will later adopt as a symbol of his salvation. Then Abel Pinto, his mentor and role model, who will encourage him to tell his story on stage. Finally, Isabelle Huppert will help him get his show produced and bring it to life. Marvin/Martin will risk everything to create this show that represents so much more than success: it is his path to re-invention.

Li works standing in line for other people, is a devoted father and an illegal immigrant. He suffers in silence and does everything he can to prevent his 8 year old daughter from following in his footsteps.

Elissa's life takes a turn when she meets a mysterious man in her English class and she has to quickly decide between her family and him- and going from family-life to a life on the run is a wild choice to everyone but her.

Sitting atop a melting permafrost, battered by coastal erosion and aggressive summer melt waters, Newtok, Alaska is set to be the first American town lost to climate change.

Two kids are on the run. One from the local crime element and the other from his past. The two find themselves together at a bus stop, and their lives are irrevocably changed. On this day, they come in contact with two police officers: one, his first day on the beat, the other, seasoned to the point of no return.

An HBO original documentary and celebration of the beloved comedian, actor, producer, and writer from the people that knew him best.

Harley, a successful criminal attorney, who represents the most despised people in society in Paterson, NJ, embarks on a quest to win the woman of his dreams and defeat the bully who antagonized him as a child.

A comedian finds new meaning in his life when his best friend asks him to be her sperm donor, and he meets a girl who connects with the cosmos.

From Director Yemisi Brookes, comes a documentary about Beanie Babies, the stuffed toys on everyone’s minds (and shelves) in the late 90’s. ‘Beanie Mania’ is an illuminating and entertaining exploration of how a children’s toy spawned an unprecedented investment bubble and a frenzy of American greed.

Elise and her husband Allan have finally found the perfect home: it's secluded, on a lake, and the two can finally enjoy a little quiet while Elise works on her novel. A few weeks later, a couple moves into the vacant cabin next door, and Elise goes to greet them, only to realize - she knows them. The new neighbors are Elise's former best friend, Geena, and Lee, the man Geena stole from Elise years ago. The couple feels guilty for how their relationship ended and want to make things right - but unbeknownst to Elise, Lee will do anything to get Elise back.

An Angel inspired by the Duino Poems by R. M. Rilke wanders through the ruins of a contemporary Hell, a city recently destroyed by an earthquake where a group of damned is imprisoned. The film, with a visionary approach, is a journey inside the ruins of every human being. It's shot in l"Aquila, the Italian city destroyed by an earthquake in 2009 and not yet rebuilt.

A 15-year-old swimming prodigy self-destructs after his father is released from jail.

The tranquil lives of a family isolated from the rest of society are disturbed by a terrifying creature, testing the ties that bind them together.

A look at Victoria Island and its capital, followed by a visit to British Columbia's largest city. The history of the island is one of fur trapping, a dispute between Spain and England, and the Englishness of contemporary Victoria, from its large buildings and its bobbies to its homes and gardens. We watch Scots celebrate their heritage, and we watch Royal Canadian Mounted Police conduct parade exercises. It's on to Vancouver, city of 250,000 people, built on trade, especially lumber. In Stanley Park, a statue commemorates the visit of President Harding to Canada in 1923 and Canadian-U.S. friendship.

In this rom-com challenging the concept of soulmates, parallel storylines portray four single friends as they pair up in different couple combinations.