Ma Frère is a comedy-drama directed by Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret, starring Fanta Kebe, Shirel Nataf, and Amel Bent. Presented in Cannes Première at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, the film will be released in theaters on January 7, 2026.
Shaï and Djeneba, 20-year-old childhood friends, supervise a group of children at a summer camp. Originally from the Place des Fêtes in Paris, they head to the Drôme region for a summer that will change their outlook on the future. Between responsibilities and shifting friendships, they learn to chart their own path to adulthood.
The story explores the link between social belonging and personal development through a pair of young women confronted with their choices and their emerging maturity.
Shot between the capital and the natural landscapes of the Drôme region, the film adopts a realistic and luminous style. The directing duo continues their naturalistic approach, already begun in Les Pires, by giving a voice to young people from working-class neighborhoods.
With its sincere characters and sensitive pace, Ma Frère will appeal to viewers interested in stories of friendship and transformation on the cusp of adulthood.
Ma Frère
Film | 2026
Theatrical release on January 7, 2026
Original title: Ma Frère
Nationality: France
By extending the reflection on youth and solidarity, Ma Frère confirms the continuity of its directors' social and cinematographic work.
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