Vinciane Le Men

Through interviews with amateur and experienced actors, this documentary delves into the acting profession and the fascination it holds for people across backgrounds and generations. What mysterious alchemy fuels the passion for bringing someone else’s imagination to life?

Pierre is the artistic director of a theater, and when his daughter Manon lets him know that she is coming to see him after a year's absence, Pierre decides to prepare for the meeting. He goes to the theater with his girlfriend Ariane and has the actresses in his troupe act out different aspects of his daughter's character. Unfortunately, this is not adequate preparation, for when Manon does show up, nothing goes quite as he imagined...

During an interrogation between a judge and a defendant, we are beset by a fascinating game of power and seduction that is both offensive and confusing.

During an interrogation between a judge and a defendant, we are beset by a fascinating game of power and seduction that is both offensive and confusing.