Films &
documentaries

The Clumsy One

Movie

Directed by: Éléonore Faucher

Child protection • Domestic violence

Inspired by a true story, this TV movie follows the journey of a young girl who is a victim of abuse within her family and examines the difficulties encountered in identifying and protecting children in danger.

Reports

Movie

Directed by: Éric Métayer

Child protection • Sexual violence • Domestic violence • Legal process

A woman gradually discovers the abuse her niece has suffered and sets out to protect her. Inspired by true events, this TV movie sheds light on the consequences of sexual violence on children and the obstacles that can hinder their protection.

The Madwomen's Ball

Movie

Directed by: Mélanie Laurent

Institutional violence • Mental health • Women's rights

A film that sheds light on the psychiatric confinement of women in the 19th century, institutional violence, and the control exerted over those who were considered disturbing or undesirable.

Polisse

Movie

Directed by: Maïwenn

Violence against children • Sexual violence • Child protection

Inspired by the daily work of the Child Protection Unit, this film addresses various forms of violence against children as well as the work of the professionals responsible for protecting them.

Never again (Enough)

Movie

Directed by: Michael Apted

Domestic violence • Control • Rebuilding

A film that follows a woman facing violence from her partner and her fight to protect herself and her child.

My King

Movie

Directed by: Maïwenn

Domestic violence • Control

Following an accident, Tony reflects on his relationship with Georgio. The film gradually shows how a passionate relationship can evolve into a dynamic of control, emotional dependence, and suffering.

Never again

Movie

Directed by: Justin Baldoni

Domestic violence • Coercive control

A woman discovers her husband's violence and tries to escape to protect her daughter and rebuild her life. A film that addresses the difficulties of leaving and finding safety.

Love and the Forests

Movie

Directed by: Valérie Donzelli

Domestic violence • Abuse • Coercive control

Inspired by Éric Reinhardt's novel, this film tells the story of a woman whose life is gradually controlled by her partner. It particularly well illustrates the mechanisms of isolation and domination.

Marion, forever 13 years old

Movie

Directed by: Bourlem Guerdjou

School bullying • Cyberbullying

Inspired by a true story, this TV movie recounts the journey of Marion, a victim of school bullying, and the dramatic consequences of this violence.

One World

Movie

Directed by: Laura Wandel

School bullying • Cyberbullying

Through the eyes of a little girl, the film shows the violence of school bullying and the difficulty children face in asking for help or intervening.

Up to the custody

Movie

Directed by: Xavier Legrand

Domestic violence

After a bitter separation, a mother tries to protect her son from a father whose behavior is becoming increasingly disturbing. A poignant film that illustrates the mechanisms of domestic violence and its consequences for children.

Tickles

Movie

Directed by: Andréa Bescond & Éric Métayer

Sexual violence

Inspired by a true story, this film follows the journey of a young girl who was a victim of sexual abuse during childhood and the repercussions of the trauma in adulthood. A sensitive work about healing.

Slalom

Movie

Directed by: Charlène Favier

Sexual violence • Coercive control

In the world of elite sports, a teenage girl is confronted with the control and violence exerted by her coach. The film explores the concepts of power, influence, and consent.

She Said

Movie

Directed by: Maria Schrader

Sexual violence

This film retraces the journalistic investigation that revealed the sexual assaults committed by Harvey Weinstein. It highlights the difficulties faced by victims in being heard and believed.

Women Talking

Movie

Directed by: Sarah Polley

Sexual violence

In an isolated community, several women come together after discovering the violence they have endured for years. A reflection on speaking out, solidarity, and making choices in the face of violence.

The Grip

Movie

Directed by: Claude-Michel Rome

Domestic violence • Control

Inspired by Alexandra Lange's testimony, this TV movie tells the story of a woman who is a victim of domestic violence and the difficulties she faces in leaving her abuser and obtaining protection.

Breathe

Movie

Directed by: Mélanie Laurent

Psychological violence • Harassment • Control

Through a friendship that gradually becomes toxic, the film shows how psychological control and manipulation can take root in different types of relationships.

Digital power: 5 women versus the Big 5

Documentary

Directed by: Elisa Jadot

Cyberviolence

A documentary that explores cyberviolence, online harassment, and the consequences of digital tools when used to control, monitor, or threaten.

Consent

Movie

Directed by: Vanessa Filho

Sexual violence • Coercive control • Abuse of power • Minors • Psychological manipulation

Adapted from Vanessa Springora's book, this film recounts the relationship imposed on a teenage girl by a renowned adult writer. It shows how control, social prestige, power dynamics, and the normalization of certain behaviors can prevent a victim from immediately recognizing the abuse she is suffering.

Martha Marcy May Marlene

Movie

Directed by: Sean Durkin

Control • Cults • Psychological abuse • Psychological trauma

A young woman tries to rebuild her life after leaving a cult. The film particularly well portrays the lasting effects of the cult's influence and the difficulty of finding her bearings again.

The Master

Movie

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Control • Cults • Psychological Manipulation

Loosely inspired by the creation of certain cult-like movements, the film explores the relationship between a charismatic leader and a vulnerable man searching for meaning.

The Dazzled

Movie

Directed by: Sarah Suco

Cults • Domestic violence • Undue influence • Children

Inspired by the director's own experiences, this film follows a teenage girl whose family gradually becomes involved in a powerful religious community.

Maid

Series

Created by: Molly Smith Metzler

Domestic violence • Psychological violence • Precarious living conditions

Inspired by a true story, this series follows a young mother who flees an abusive relationship and tries to rebuild her life. It shows the administrative, financial, and psychological obstacles faced by many victims.

The Laura Stern Case

Series

Directed by: Aude Thuries

Domestic violence • Abuse • Legal proceedings

This series follows the struggle of a woman dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence, confronting the limitations of their protection and the obstacles encountered in having this violence recognized and prevented.

Escaping Twin Flames

Series/Documentary

Directed by: Cecilia Peck & Inbal B. Lessner

Cults • Control • Psychological manipulation

This documentary series shows how a movement presented as a way to find love gradually developed mechanisms of control over its members.

The Vow

Series

Created by: Jehane Noujaim & Karim Amer

Cults • Undue influence • Psychological abuse • Coercive control

A look back at the NXIVM case, an organization accused of implementing systems to manipulate, control, and exploit its members.

Wild Wild Country

Documentary

Construction: Chapman Way & Maclain Way

Cults • Control • Collective manipulation

A documentary about Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh's movement and the controversial establishment of his community in the United States.

Manipulations

Series

Directed by: Marwen Abdallah

Control • Psychological abuse • Manipulation • Coercive control

This French mini-series follows a woman who falls under the influence of a man whose behavior gradually becomes intrusive and controlling. Through the eyes of those close to her, it illustrates the mechanisms of psychological manipulation, isolation, and the difficulties faced by those around her in alerting someone under her influence.