Movies by Philippe Dormoy

Slaves of the Seas

Slaves of the Seas

Mario and his brother Alonso become committed to fishing in a coral-reef in the southern Philippines. With many other children of different origin they work for starvation wages on the ship of unscrupulous captain Murène. Together they drive shoals of fish into a big fish trap having to use the dangerous muro-ami technique in the coral-reefs. Fastened to a stone, the little divers jump into the water to reach the depth faster. Without any equipment they dive down 30 meters. The brutal captain treats the exhausted children like slaves

Les Derniers Jours de la victime

Les Derniers Jours de la victime

Mendizábal, a reputed hitman, is commissioned to eliminate Rodolfo Kulpe, a small-time criminal.

One Step Behind You

One Step Behind You

Anne's ex-husband, a corrupt policeman, breaks one night in this house, in violation of a restraining order. During the discussion, the man accidentally falls down the stairs and dies instantly. But when the police show at home, the body is gone and Anne proves to be the prime suspect in the mysterious disappearance of her ex-husband.

Conviction

Conviction

Ever since she served on the jury during his trial, Nora has been convinced that Jacques Viguier is innocent, despite him being accused of murdering his wife. Following an appeal by the public prosecutor’s office, and fearing a miscarriage of justice, she convinces a leading lawyer to defend him during his second trial, on appeal. Together, they will put up a tenacious fight against injustice.