A breathtaking drama that was shown during the Critics Week at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Queer Palm award, Block Pass, director Antoine Chevrollier’s first feature-length film, explores masculinity and sexuality in rural France.
Sayyid El Alami and Amaury Foucher star as Willy and Jojo, best friends who share a joint passion for motorcycles. Jojo is a skillful young driver who is well on his way to becoming famous in the local racing scene while Willy is there primarily for moral support, helping his closest friend to live his dream.
When Jojo’s secret desires are revealed, his fast track to fame begins to crumble. The two friends soon find themselves embarking on a rocky journey that neither of them wanted while navigating grief, toxic masculinity and unspoken desires along the way.
Sensitive, deeply felt, quietly profound and featuring impressively authentic performances from the young ensemble cast, Block Pass is a queer coming-of-age sports drama that establishes Antoine Chevrollier as a notable up-and-coming filmmaker.
Watch the trailer for Block Pass below. The film is now available on Dekkoo.
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