The Hare, a thriller by Gonzague Legout, hits cinemas in France on December 2, 2026. The film brings together Dali Benssalah, Nailia Harzoune, Sandrine Bonnaire, and Simon Abkarian, for a runtime of 1h35.
Ian serves as the pace-setter for a long-distance champion who keeps humiliating him. In desperate need of money, he signs up for an underground race where hundreds push themselves to the brink. The prize could change his family's fortunes, but the rule is brutal: stopping means death.
The story follows a runner whose endurance becomes a test of survival. As he strives to escape his situation, the past he’s trying to outrun begins to catch up with him as the ordeal unfolds.
Produced by Bright Lights Films and distributed in France by Side Quest Films, Le Lièvre has been featured in the official selection of the Festival du film francophone d’Angoulême 2026. The feature blends a thriller narrative with an underground sports competition, centering on the character played by Dali Benssalah.
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