psychological abuse
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The Den
A struggling actress becomes entangled in an abusive relationship with her idol at a cult-like New York theatre company.

Broken Kids: The Untold Story of Young Athletes
Futurs champions, le prix de la gloire
Recent scandals have revealed the brutal methods often imposed on young top athletes. Fueled by numerous testimonies, this damning investigation reveals the workings of a system which sacrifices children in the name of economic interests and glory.

The Cats
Kattorna
A group of women are workmates at a laundry. Rike is spreading a rumor about the manager Marta, a rumor that Marta is a lesbian and that she once tried to seduce Rike. This leads to an explosive situation at the workplace.

Nightbirds
While living rough on the streets of London's East End, a young man named Dink encounters the mysterious Dee and they begin a relationship. When tenderness gives way to cruelty, they become consumed by darkness.

Gunyo Cholo: A Girl Coming of Age Story
गुन्यो चोलो: ए गर्ल कमिङ अफ एज स्टोरी
Gulabi is a transwoman groomed by her patriarchal father to join the military. When her father disowns her, Gulabi ends up living a life of prostitution in Kathmandu.

Freak
Randall, a hard working yet fragile soul faces his inner demons buried behind a drag queen persona while pursuing the dream of a lifetime.

Home
Acting as both pseudo-sequel to, and remake of, Cutting Moments, Buck's follow-up changes the focus from the matriarch to the father... or, more fittingly, the many fathers... and the sins they pass down. Eschews explicit violence for a more psychological approach, to a no less harrowing result.

Your Reality
The film follows a successful young marketing executive, who after moving in with her charming photographer boyfriend is in danger of losing everything, as she becomes increasingly unsure of her ability to trust her own memory. Your Reality film tackles the current topic of Gaslighting, with the goal to raise awareness of this dangerous mental abuse and help the victims recognise its signs.

23 Years for Three Hours North
Two siblings are informed that their father has been admitted to a hospital upstate.

Como Lloran las Niñas

The Art of Eating
Follow the trail of a 'hungry' Los Angelino haunted by patriarchal normalcy, social media addictions and superstitious stereotypes. Can she escape the Hardcore Folklore which pushes her Self Realization behind a veil of socially-constructed reality?

Unmade
A young woman visits a spiritualist medium in order to contact her dead husband for one final goodbye.

The Hidden Face of Scientology
Dans les secrets de la scientologie - La fin de l'omerta
It is one of the world’s most secretive and controversial cults… brought to light by one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Tom Cruise. Since its creation in 1953, Scientology has won millions of disciples, up to 40,000 in France alone, according to its leaders. Scientologists follow the teachings of a former bestselling Science Fiction author, L. Ron Hubbard. They believe in reincarnation and undergo extraordinary practices to gain enlightenment. Scientology is also an institution plagued by headline-grabbing scandals when former members go public about their experiences with the sect. While it is recognized as a religion in some countries, others consider it a dangerous cult.

Yes, Mother
A young woman struggles to survive an overbearing mother.

They Promised You That the River Ain't Deep
Living in a small rural town, with little available emotional help around her, a young woman returns for a visit to her therapist. She finally receives a profoundly symbolic message, guiding her to find answers and solutions while living in a toxic relationship.

Teddy
Vihara, a Sri Lankan woman in her thirties sits in therapy and peels back the layers of her marriage, revealing the traumatic events that have had a far deeper impact on her reality than she realizes.

Turning Childhood into Content: The Dangers of Sharenting
Enfants sous influence : surexposés au nom du like
From disturbing viral video trends to the monetization of family life, this investigative work delves into the dark consequences of parents sharing private moments of their children’s lives online. Through raw firsthand accounts, it reveals how an obsession with profit and online fame can enable the manipulation, mistreatment, and erosion of childhood innocence when posted for the world to see.

Scars
"Scars," is a short film that explores the horror of domestic abuse. The story follows James through a nightmarish experience of his past relationship with his girlfriend, Camila. He's unconsciously guided around his house by a mysterious presence that forces him to observe his cruel treatment towards her.

Supression
Supresi
A single-parented girl who has to help her father who had an accident at home

Mark’d
An experimental look into the world of emotional abuse through the eyes of Macy.