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- Romain is a sociology student. In rebellion against his native environment and imprisoned in a toxic relationship with a woman who totally controls his life, he thinks he can find a way to emancipation in the pornographic adventure.
- Sherente, a two spirit-genderqueer teenager from Rhode Island's Narragansett tribe performs traditional dance in competitions at annual regional pow wows of New England tribes. There is no written rule which prohibits two spirit-genderqueer people to compete in dances different from their birth gender. Wearing traditional female dress, Sherente performs with joy and beauty. However, behind the scenes, tribal leaders manipulate scores or disqualify him outright because they believe in traditional (White) gender roles. In spite of being blindsided by ongoing dishonesty and deception, Sherente continues to perform regardless of insensitive behavior from tribal elders and others in his native community. Sherente's enduring courage and self respect are met with an outpouring of support from family, pow wow attendees, and fellow dancers.
- Jean d'Ormesson's life is like a novel, a solar novel. In the evening of his life, the writer wonders if he has written the masterpiece he carried within him. To remove this doubt, he writes without respite. No sooner has he put down the last line and completed his book than his mind is already wandering to the idea of a new source of inspiration - another book, perhaps the last. Writing is no longer an end, but a means to an end, like a flight against time. "Monsieur" is the story of a twilight, that of a man and a world at once, in short a quest for eternity.
- The film tells the story of Gilles Bertin, Bordeaux (France) based punk-rock singer turned bank robber to kick off his heroin addiction. After successfully making "the perfect heist" in a local bank in 1988, Gilles spent 30 years on the run abandoning a 2 year-old child and everything else behind. One day in November 2016, he decides to turn himself in to make peace with his tumultuous past.
- Alessandro and Pietro, both aged 16, film themselves with a cell phone to tell the story of their friendship, the tragedy of Davide, and their everyday lives if the difficult Traiano district of Naples.
- On February 1, 2019, after three weeks of trial before the french criminal trial court, two police officers of the French Research and Intervention Brigade (BRI), Antoine Q and Nicolas R, were sentenced to seven years in prison for the rape of Émily S in the premises of the police station 36 Quai des Orfèvres. Neither her dress nor her blood alcohol level, or even her supposedly «sexual» attitude mentioned by the defense managed to minimize the seriousness of the facts: she did not consent to sexual intercourse. This conviction comes in a particular context of collective awareness on sexual violence. It is symptomatic of a change of mentalities. A symbolic, but equally universal story in the post #MeToo era.
- Stepping into an adult film shoot for the first time, 18-year-old student Romain is captivated yet disillusioned. In the female-dominated environment, he encounters a colorful array of individuals weary of their lives and careers.
- Romain stumbles upon his naked magazine cover, realising his image is circulating, bringing trouble with his teachers. He meets Isaure, his critical anarchist friend who questions the purpose of his pornographic experience.
- Despite Isaure's reluctance and Linda's jealousy, Romain agrees to a 2nd shoot. They film at a castle with an absurd scenario, where Romain plays a bisexual gardener. Dylan, an experienced actor, mentors him.
- Romain's declining fame takes a toll as he confronts his parents in a tense atmosphere. Meanwhile, public recognition on the streets adds to his troubles. Isaure fears the impact on their activism.
- Romain goes to shoot a film by Josette Rigaud. He encounters Roméo, an aging actor returning to porn and the infamous Gas Meters from Hungary. Josette replaces Romain's actress with an unhealthy performer, pushing him beyond his consent.
- The porn industry grapples with a syphilis epidemic, with 200 cases getting reported. Production freezes, forcing performers to risky peep shows. Romain faces challenges as Linda's jealousy turns violent. Andrée suggests intervening.
- Romain arrives at Cannes for the X industry gathering. Among the preparations led by Valéry, he reunites with Andrée and Isaure. They plan their activism and demands. However, Romain is unsure if he possesses the strength to move forward.
- Andrée supports Romain in escaping his toxic relationship with Linda. As roommates, they develop a platonic bond; Nominated for the X Awards, Romain's fame grows, leading him to contemplate a staged punch at Cannes.