Hide and Seek


During the protests of May 1968 in Paris, the dynamic changes experienced by a child within his family are narrated.


9-year-old Christophe stays with his grandparents at their family home in Paris during the events of May 1968, while his family participates in the protests. The family, gathering around a mysterious hide and seek game, slowly uncovers the secrets within the house. The dynamics of the family change with the arrival of a famous guest seeking refuge in their home.

The film conveys the individual and collective changes experienced within the family against the social and political events of the period, from the child’s perspective. It takes the audience on a journey into the complexity of relationships within the family, while also drawing them into historical events.

The film leaves a deep impact on the viewers. In particular, the stories told from the children's perspective and the complex relationships of the characters take the audience on both an emotional and intellectual journey.

The film was shot in Paris, the center of historical events.