Christelle Berthevas

In the 16th century in the Cévennes, a horse dealer by the name of Michael Kohlhaas leads a happy and prosperous family life. When a lord treats him unjustly, this pious, upstanding man raises an army and puts the country to fire and sword in order to have his rights restored.

A young woman moves to Paris and has a brush with disaster. Grown-up at last, an accomplished woman thought she was safe from her own past. Gradually, these characters come together to form a single heroine.

Paris, 1894. Who is Fanni, who claims to be voluntarily locked up in a women-only mental institution? Searching for her mother among the multitude of so-called 'madwomen', Fanni discovers a community of modern heroines who defy her expectations, along with the unexpected friendship of fellow patients. The sumptuous and renowned 'Party of Fools' of the asylum is in preparation. Politicians, artists, and socialites will flock to it. It’s her last hope of escaping the closing trap.

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When Julien discovers that his newborn daughter, Rose, carries an undiagnosed down syndrome, his entire world collapses. How can he cope with his daughter’s handicap? Will he be able to love her fully, even though she isn’t the child he expected? Supported by his first-born daughter Alice, guided by her innocence and her infinite goodwill, the young father finds the strength to overcome his anger, and travel the difficult road that will lead him to the unconditional love and acceptance of his child.