From Under My Bed

Mira, disobeying her parents, stays home alone for the first time during school break… She thinks herself strong and self-reliant, but will be proved wrong when fear comes upon her. The moments passed with her only friend Mathieu stir up her confusion. Gradually, fear permeates everything. A shadow hunts her, a shadow feeding on her refusal to grow up and become a woman.

Directed by Jihane Chouaib, From Under My Bed leans on a strong ensemble — Émeline Becuwe, Clément Van Den Bergh — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2005.