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Browse 23 movies from Beside Productions
France, 1640. Lawyer Maitre Pompignac has never won a case: all his clients are dead, either drawn and quartered, impaled or scalded... One day, a young woman comes to him and asks him to defend an inno- cent girl: 11-year-old Roxane, wrongly accused of killing a Marshal of France. Pompignac accepts, with- out realising that Roxane is in fact not an 11-year-old child, but a goat...
Feb 2024
The Bouvier-Sauvages, a large aristocratic family, meet the much more modest Martin family when their children's wedding is announced. For the occasion, the future bride and groom offer their parents DNA tests, which will reveal their true origins. The results are totally unexpected and will make the effect of a bomb.
An adventurous girl, Liv, lives with her beloved grandfather in a small village nestled among majestic mountains and forests. One day she encounters a polar bear, who turns out to be a prince enchanted into animal form. To break the spell, they will have to face an evil witch.
Dec 2024
Claire and Jeanne are twin sisters, united by the same passion: the piano. Coached by their father like athletes, they join the prestigious Karlsruhe Conservatory. They are now competing to be soloists and training for a concert that will make or break their careers. But Claire and then Jeanne discover they are suffering from a serious illness and are slowly losing the use of their hands. With the support of their family and their undying love of music, they will find a unique way to change their fate. An inspiring and moving tale, based on a true story.
Nov 2024
Driven by the promise of a new life, Jessica and her best friend Laila left for Syria to join Daech. But when they arrive, they find themselves locked up in a women’s house run by the authoritarian and charismatic Madame.
A young man faces hard life choices and tragedies as he attempts to break the cycle of addiction tearing his family apart.
Oct 2024
1947. On a beach, Madeleine, a waitress in a hotel restaurant, mother of a little boy, meets François, a rich and cultivated student. The force of attraction that pushes them towards each other is commensurate with the secrecy that each carries. If we know what Madeleine wants to leave behind by following this young man, we discover over time, what François is desperately trying to flee by mixing Madeleine's fate with his.
Nov 2023
From his poor childhood to his rise to fame, from his triumphs to his failures, from Paris to New York, discover the exceptional journey of an artist. Intimate, intense, fragile and indestructible, devoted to his art until the very end, here is one of the most immortal singers of all time: MONSIEUR AZNAVOUR.
Ethan, 20, becomes an apprentice jockey in a racing stable. He discovers a talent, a passion, and begins to dream of a better future. But among the jockeys, places are hard to come by and competition is fierce. Out of a hundred lads, only one will go pro. If he wants to stand out from the crowd, Ethan is going to have to take some risks...
Apr 2025
In the working-class neighborhoods of Nice, a pillar of the local Georgian community is murdered. His son Tristan, who aspires to become an orthodox priest, finds himself finds himself alone with his grieving mother. Gabriel, his older brother with a troubled past, reappears from a long exile to make amends by redeeming his family honor.
Jan 2025
When Jeff and Cathy’s grandson Jiji is selected for a training camp with Arsenal, it’s a dream opportunity for the whole family to head over to England and meet the royal family.
Feb 2025
Corinne Maclou is a background actor who dreams of one day being more than an extra. Confident her breakthrough is right around the corner, she befriends famous actor Sandrine Kiberlain, hoping it will help her achieve her goal — but there’s still a long way to go for her to be welcomed into the closed-off French cinema family.
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After reclaiming Kaamelott from Lancelot's tyrannical rule, Arthur spares his life, defying Celtic gods. Knights must prove themselves for Table Round seats while Arthur faces new threats as king.
Oct 2025
Djibi lives alone with Sofia, his 8-year-old daughter. Every night, he invents a story to put him to sleep. When Sofia falls asleep, these extraordinary stories come to life somewhere in an imaginary world inhabited by knights, pirates and other dragons. In this world that belongs only to them, Sofia is always the princess to save, and the brave Prince is none other than Djibi himself. But 3 years later, the entry of Sofia to the college will mark the end of her childhood. To the despair of her father, she no longer needs her stories at night. On the one hand, Djibi will have to accept that his daughter will grow up and move away from him. On the other hand, in the World of Stories, the Prince will have to face the most epic of all his adventures. Find your destiny in a world where it no longer has a place.
Feb 2020
Set in a hamlet in rural France, the story follows a man and his wife, their daughter and an artist neighbor. As the man plans a surprise for his wife’s birthday, inexplicable happenings begin to disrupt the hamlet’s quiet existence before turning into a nightmarish chain of events when night falls.
Sep 2025
Part one of a two-part biopic following French army officer Charles De Gaulle's life and political commitment between 1940 and 1945, and trace his development towards a political career.
Jun 2026
20-year-old Ousmane Diallo is the new international football star. On a night that will mark a turning point in his life, he has to choose which national team he will play for for the rest of his career.
Jan 2024
Kaya has always wanted to be just like all the other cells in her part of the body. So, when the others begin preparing for the great quest, and she’s left behind - her heart breaks. Determined to find her own way, Kaya sets off, alone, into the vast and mysterious world of the body. Along the way, she rescues the grumpy but noble General Abel and despite being total opposites, an unlikely friendship begins to bloom. When danger grows from within, Kaya and Abel must work together to protect the body they call home, and Kaya must discover that what sets her apart might just be what makes her truly special.
Feb 2026
Part two of a two-part biopic following French army officer Charles De Gaulle's life and political commitment between 1940 and 1945, and trace his development towards a political career.
Jul 2026