17 juin média

The art of drag represents an artistic transformation where individuals create characters by amplifying gendered traits, challenging established social norms. This practice, known for its spectacular performances, has evolved through periods of repression and acceptance. Through humor and self-mockery, drag disrupts conventions and is deeply rooted in the history of LGBT+ movements. This documentary traces the history of Drag in France and around the world, from William Dorsey Swann—a young emancipated slave considered the first drag queen—to RuPaul, Nicky Doll, and Paloma. Featuring contributions from historians, anthropologists, and sociologists specialized in drag, as well as testimonies from drag artists who are shaping or have shaped this history.

One of society’s last taboos is elderly desire, which remains strong for many: half of older adults remain sexual. Advances in medicine and lifestyle mean people in their 70s, 80s, or 90s can still explore and enjoy intimacy. Yet society often ignores this—aged bodies are deemed unattractive, and sexual desire beyond tenderness is stigmatized, sometimes leading to mistreatment in care homes where couples are separated. The documentary Vieillir et jouir sans entraves confronts this taboo. Featuring celebrities and real-life couples—including Francine and Marc (60 years together) and gay couple Jean-Marc and Alain (34 years together)—it explores aging bodies, love, sexuality, and the challenges of libido and illness. The film highlights initiatives supporting sexual expression for older adults, including LGBT-friendly housing and sex-positive care, urging society to rethink its view of aging intimacy.

Michelle Martin, Monique Olivier, and Karla Homolka shared the lives of fearsome pedophile predators with full knowledge of the facts and sometimes even participated in their crimes. They all have in common that they present themselves as victims, but the experts who testify in this report are far from sharing this vision.

Filmed over the course of an entire school year in Aulnay-sous-Bois, in France, this documentary follows a group of teenagers as they gradually assert their voices and shape their ways of thinking.

Treat yourself naturally and without drugs: that's the promise of naturopathy. Fasting, essential oils, plants, massages... More and more people in France are falling for these techniques for staying healthy. Naturopathic practices are springing up all over France. The health crisis, the mistrust of drugs and the public's growing interest in natural remedies have encouraged the growth of this practice, which is based on diet, physical exercise and stress and emotional management. There are currently almost 6,000 naturopaths in France.

At the Saint-Malo hospital, a dedicated unit cares for children who are victims of abuse. This unique place allows minors to be heard by both investigators and psychologists. Everyone involved is trained in gathering testimony from children.