The 2026 edition of Documentary Film Month is themed "Against the Grain," with over 3,000 events taking place across France throughout November. filmfriend is participating with a collection of documentaries that highlight unique journeys and choices that deviate from dominant norms, crafted by filmmakers from diverse backgrounds. Through personal narratives and concrete situations, the collection explores different ways of breaking away: resisting established frameworks, rejecting dictates, or inventing alternative ways of living, whether out of necessity or conviction. Each film presents paths that challenge the established order, revealing gestures that are sometimes subtle, sometimes radical, but that open up new possibilities. These movements are not simply about rupture, but about a search for balance and meaning.