15/18 (A Place to Heal)

Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest presents '15/18 (A Place to Heal)', directed by Cédric Kahn. This film, which won the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the Venice Film Festival in 2026, is in the original language of French, with Romanian and English subtitles available. The story follows 17-year-old Lucia, who is brought by police to the adolescent psychiatric ward of a public hospital. Inside, she reunites with her friend Eloïse, who has been hospitalized long-term, and meets a new group of teenagers all grappling with their own challenges. Under the guidance of a dedicated team led by Etienne, the doctors interact with families and confront the stark realities of their patients' lives within an overstretched department.

The film explores the fragile bonds formed between patients and their caregivers, capturing moments of hope, therapy, and even humor. However, when a new patient named Enzo arrives, the dynamic shifts dramatically, creating tension and uncertainty.

The film’s cast features:

• Malou Khebizi
• Zoé Monpart
• Kenji Peyran
• Cédric Kahn
• Sophie Guillemin
• Jennifer Decker

The runtime is 104 minutes, and it falls within the drama genre. To learn more about the film, you can view the trailer on YouTube through the provided link.