Block Pass
Newcomer Foucher is a striking screen presence, lending heart and fire to his portrayal of Jojo, while El Alamo exudes star quality.
-- Screen International
Block Pass
A queer motocross coming-of-age drama—sensitive, deeply felt, and quietly profound—that establishes Antoine Chevrollier as a filmmaker to watch.
Reminiscent of Rebel Without a Cause, but with dirt bikes as the vehicle for defiance, the film follows blood-brothers Willy (Sayyid El Alami) and Jojo (Amaury Foucher) as they navigate grief, masculinity, and unspoken desires. While the racetrack should offer an escape, it only intensifies their inner turmoil—especially under the weight of domineering father figures and the pressures of self-discovery.
Block Pass premiered in the Critics’ Week section at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
Reminiscent of Rebel Without a Cause, but with dirt bikes as the vehicle for defiance, the film follows blood-brothers Willy (Sayyid El Alami) and Jojo (Amaury Foucher) as they navigate grief, masculinity, and unspoken desires. While the racetrack should offer an escape, it only intensifies their inner turmoil—especially under the weight of domineering father figures and the pressures of self-discovery.
Block Pass premiered in the Critics’ Week section at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
Genre
French Cinema,
Drama,
Sport,
LGBTQ+
Runtime
104
Language
French
Director
Antoine Chevrollier
Writer(s)
Bérénice Bocquillon,
Antoine Chevrollier,
Faïza Guène
Cast
Sayyid El Alami,
Damien Bonnard,
Artus,
Amaury Foucher
Played at
Monica Film Center 6.11.25 - 6.15.25
Claremont 5 6.11.25 - 6.15.25
Newhall 6.11.25 - 6.15.25
Glendale 6.11.25 - 6.15.25
Town Center 5 6.11.25 - 6.15.25
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