In a sprawling, retro-futuristic metropolis where humans and aliens coexist, Raymond "Ray" Gunn operates as one of the last human private detectives. Accompanied by his cynical alien partner Eye-Ra (Tom Waits), Ray reluctantly accepts a lucrative assignment protecting glamorous pop sensation Venus Nova (Scarlett Johansson). But when an unexpected murder occurs during their watch, Ray is framed for the crime and thrust into a dangerous and deadly conspiracy. Racing against time, Ray must navigate treacherous dames, rival gumshoes, and cosmic criminal syndicates to uncover the truth before becoming a casualty himself.

A passion project decades in the making for two-time Oscar winner Brad Bird (The Incredibles), this inventive animated sci-fi noir combines 1940s detective tropes with dazzling retro-future animation for a beguiling love letter to the movies. From its animation to action, humour, voice acting and direction, Ray Gunn is a cinematic masterpiece firing on all cylinders.

In the turbulent aftermath of civil unrest in France, Internal Affairs investigator Stéphanie Bertrand (Léa Drucker) is tasked with probing an incident where a protester was severely injured by a police flash-ball round. Operating within the tight-knit ranks of law enforcement, Stéphanie systematically navigates institutional silence and bureaucratic resistance to uncover the truth. The investigation takes a poignant personal turn when she discovers that the victim originates from her own hometown, compelling her to confront her professional loyalties and personal principles.

Directed by Dominik Moll (The Night of the 12th), this tense French police procedural premiered to enthusiastic critical reviews and was a standout of the recent Alliance Française French Film Festival. Drucker in particular earned universal praise for her powerhouse central performance as a principled officer confronting a fiercely protective and compromised justice system.