With La Pampa, Antoine Chevrollier, known for his work on the series Le Bureau des Légendes and Oussekine, takes his first steps in cinema. This coming-of-age story stars Willy (Sayyid El Alami) and Jojo (Amaury Foucher), two inseparable friends, and is set against the backdrop of a symbolic motocross course in Anjou. The director's native region becomes the setting for an intimate drama that questions masculinity and social exclusion.
La Pampa will be available in cinemas from February 5, 2025.
Synopsis: Willy and Jojo are childhood friends who never leave each other's side. To kill boredom, they train at the Pampa motocross track. One evening, Willy discovers Jojo's secret.
La Pampa will appeal to viewers sensitive to tales of male friendship, the quest for self and the exploration of the social pressures of masculinity. It may appeal to those who have enjoyed works such as Call Me by Your Name or Les Garçons Sauvages. With its rural setting and introspective approach, the film highlights a disoriented yet resilient youth, while avoiding clichés.
Antoine Chevrollier's stark direction is characterized by its sobriety and refusal to "force" the viewer's emotions. The camera captures the emotional tensions of the characters with striking accuracy, thanks in particular to the poignant performances of Sayyid El Alami and Amaury Foucher. The motocross becomes a powerful metaphor for virilist tensions and social isolation.
The film made a name for itself when it was first presented at the Critics' Week at Cannes 2024, and is in competition for the Caméra d'Or. Shot in the director's native village, it borrows heavily from his memories while exploring universal themes of self-discovery, social expectations and broken friendships.
With La Pampa, Antoine Chevrollier delivers an authentic and moving work that explores the complexity of human bonds and the weight of social expectations. This debut feature will appeal to fans of intimate narratives and psychological dramas.
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