Hugues Delamarliere

Eight-year-old Thomas lives on a military base on the former French colony of Madagascar. Observing his parents and their circle, he gradually becomes aware of politics both territorial and sexual, while finding an outlet for his imagination in the fantasy exploits of junior crimebuster Fantômette. Campillo’s autobiographically inspired drama mixes styles and registers to illuminating effect.

At the age of 17, in their small village, Léo and his friends are passionate about make-up. This passion is not to the liking of Jules, Léo's big brother, who fears being laughed at by his gang of friends.