Francesco M. P. Maccarone

During a Parisian screening of short films, Paolo, an aspiring Italian filmmaker, meets Anna, a French actress. The young woman's eyes suddenly become the spark of a fire that, despite the bewildered reactions of his friends, begins to light up the protagonist's life. But what if the image of this woman, captured and shaped by Paolo's mind, had nothing to do with the real Anna?

Alphonse and Zélie, the two parliamentary assistants of Laurence Tronchu, a prominent figure of the left, are tasked with writing a speech against the far right, to be delivered the very next day. But they have opposing views on the strategy to follow, and their conflict will last until the break of dawn.

Yet another conversation between ordinary university students, punctuated by frivolities and unspoken thoughts.

Elliot and Louise decide to leave their native Brittany to pursue a career in cinema in Paris; they are willing to do whatever it takes to become actors. During a farewell dinner with Louise's godfather, the harsh realities of the profession will shake their naïve ideals, making a conflict out of their dreams of glory and revolt.

What should cinema be about? 27 years after its release, Breaking the Waves, directed by Lars Von Trier, offers an answer that remains stunning. Francesco M. P. Maccarone pays him homage in this short film, inspired by the style of the groundbreaking Danish director. With Clara Elig.

Two people try to reconcile in spite of the difficulties of a deteriorated relationship. A film resembling Nouvelle-Vague cinema, by Francesco M. P. Maccarone. With Camille Bilange and Martin Golob.

Luisa and Paolo, friends who recently moved to Paris, question and discuss the social significance of time, and of delay as its reflection. A short film between documentary and philosophical dialogue, by Francesco M. P. Maccarone. With Livia Ghika and Giovanni Cassanelli. "Future" is a song by Garbo.