Mélissa Drigeard (Tout nous sourit, Jamais le premier soir) directs Le Gang des Amazones, a crime drama inspired by a true story. The film stars Lyna Khoudri, Laura Felpin, Izïa Higelin, Mallory Wanecque, and Kenza Fortas. Released in theaters in France on November 12, 2025.
In the early 1990s, five young women from the same neighborhood in Avignon formed an unbreakable bond. Together, they robbed several banks, quickly becoming a media phenomenon dubbed "The Amazon Gang" by the press . Behind the audacity of these robberies lay the desire for emancipation and rebellion of a generation in search of freedom.
Between solidarity, loyalty, and criminal behavior, the film follows the trajectory of these childhood friends as they face their choices. The Gang of Amazons explores the consequences of their actions and how their adventure leaves a lasting mark on their destinies.
Co-written by Mélissa Drigeard and Vincent Juillet, the screenplay is based on testimonies and press archives from the period. Filming took place in the south of France, particularly in Provence. The film is part of a tradition of social narratives rooted in French reality, focusing on sisterhood and the relationship with power.
The tone alternates between intimate chronicle and heist movie, offering a nuanced look at youth, marginality, and female solidarity in a tense social context.
Le Gang des Amazones(TheAmazonGang)
Film | 2025
In theaters November 12, 2025
Drama, Crime | Running time: 2 hours 5 minutes
By Mélissa Drigeard | Starring Lyna Khoudri, Laura Felpin, Izïa Higelin, Mallory Wanecque, Kenza Fortas
Nationality: France
Inspired by a true story, the film highlights a friendship forged in rebellion and the desire to live differently.
To extend your theater experience, check out November's new releases, films currently showing, and our selection of crime films of the year.
This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here.
