Iphoto library acces in iMovie

Hello,
I have a problem with iphoto browser in iMovie or Mail.
I have several iPhoto library. For example, if I open iphoto Libray 2012 in iphoto, I can see in imovie browser correct photo, movie. But if I open iphoto library 2015 un iPhoto, I see in imovie browser, photo of iphoto library 2012 ! Not 2015.
I don't know what's the problem
Someone can help me thanks.

Ok I found problem. My iphoto library was corrupted. I create new one et all is fine.

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