The Fox Dance is a dramatic feature film directed and written by Valéry Carnoy. Marking the Belgian filmmaker's debut, it was showcased in the Directors’ Fortnight at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Led by Samuel Kircher, Yoann Blanc, and Faycal Anaflous, the film is set to hit French theaters on March 18, 2026.
In a dedicated to developing young boxing talent, Camille stands out as a promising athlete, driven by dreams of success and fame. But a serious accident nearly claims his life—only to be narrowly prevented by his best friend, Matteo.
While the doctors believe Camille has recovered, she gradually begins to experience persistent, unexplained pain. This emerging vulnerability challenges her athletic journey and disrupts the team's dynamic. In an environment driven by performance, discipline, and a pervasive sense of masculinity, her friendships are suddenly put to the test.
The film explores how the body, when it falters, can shake the deep-seated beliefs built early on about success and pushing oneself beyond limits.
The official trailer will be released as soon as it's made available by the distributor.
The Fox's Dance marks Valéry Carnoy's feature film debut, and his work was selected for the official lineup of the 57th Directors' Fortnight. The section praised the coming-of-age story set against a rarely explored sports backdrop, where boxing serves as a mirror to both personal and collective tensions.
The cast includes Samuel Kircher, who also appeared at Cannes the same year in La Engloutie by Louise Hémon, alongside Yoann Blanc and Faycal Anaflous. The film opts for a tight, focused approach, highlighting the physicality and silences to convey the intense pressure faced by these young athletes.
With its realistic approach and focus on male relationships, the film appeals to viewers who are drawn to psychological dramas and coming-of-age stories — in the vein of European social cinema that explores identity formation through adversity.
The Foxes’ Dance
Film | 2026
Release date in theaters: March 18, 2026
Drama | Duration: 1h30
Directed by Valéry Carnoy | Starring Samuel Kircher, Yoann Blanc, Faycal Anaflous
Original title: The Foxes’ Dance
Countries: Belgium, France
In The Foxes' Dance, Valéry Carnoy debuts with a film that explores the fragile nature of teenage paths, using the world of boxing as a backdrop for a meditation on friendship, pain, and the loss of innocence.
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