Eric Forestier

In 2007, Eric Forestier wrote and directed his first film, “La Troisième Partie du Monde“, starring Gaspard Ulliel and Clémence Poésy. He co-wrote Christian Volckman’s 2019 film The Room and has contributed to numerous TV series, including “The Tunnel,” “Osmosis,” “War of the Worlds,” and “Braqueurs.” His collaboration with Dominique Rocher began with the ARTE series La Corde.

Cargo Culte

Sélection Annuelle 2023

Co-written with Dominique Rocher

Jo and Amal work at the Port of Le Havre and have struggled financially all their lives, even more so since the birth of their daughter. Desperate to escape their social condition, they have been observing a container trafficking operation for months: the signals, the communication between parties, and how they avoid customs detection. They are looking for a way to steal the contents of a container. As they prepare to move into action, Jo witnesses a brutal attack on the traffickers, leaving no survivors. Their opportunity has finally arrived: take the traffickers’ place, reproduce the signals, retrieve a shipment, and risk everything. But they will have to face a ruthless killer. They are willing to risk it all—for the chance of a better life.

Ananda

LIM | Less is More 2022

Co-written with Christian Volckman

Ever since some guru in India started destroying her poppy seed shipments, Sera, 45, head of a drug operation in London, has been losing her grip. She sent three killers to get rid of this guru prick… unsuccessfully. After an attempt on her life, Sera must take the matter into her own hands. She flies to India and drags along Gabriel, her only son, to protect him. But the last thing aspiring writer and actual pothead Gabriel wants is to go on a “spiritual” trip to India with his crime lord Mum. When they reach an old temple in the heart of Nepal, Sera finds out that only the most worthy can meet the Guru. Just to get close to him, she and Gabriel have to go through a harrowing spiritual cleansing process. But if for Sera everything about it is just awful, for Gabriel, the long hours of meditation and deprivation feel great. Gabriel is invited in the inner circle to serve the Guru personally: for Gabriel, a profound enlightening experience; for Sera, a long awaited opportunity. Especially since she got wind that a killer has been sent after her. Now Sera must put Gabriel through the wringer: he has to kill his beloved master if he wants to save his Mum.

The Room

Sélection Annuelle 2012

Co-written with Christian Volckman

Matt and Kate, a young couple, move to Upstate New York, having purchased a home. While renovating, they discover a large hidden room and that a murder occurred on the property decades before. That evening, Matt learns that the killer is a “John Doe” and that he is still alive and in a psychiatric hospital. He also inadvertently discovers that the Room can grant any wish. He tells Kate and both quit their jobs with the Room providing everything they desire.