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Rodeo

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Overview

Hot-tempered and fiercely independent, Julia (Julie Ledru) is a gearhead who thrives in hostile environments and turns every situation to her advantage. She has a talent for scamming condescending men who think it’s cute that she shows interest in their used motorbikes–and can’t fathom her riding away with gleeful abandon. Her obsession with the high-octane world of urban ‘Rodeos’ – illicit gatherings where riders show off their bikes and latest daring stunts – sparks a chance meeting with a volatile clique. Julia strives to prove herself to the ultra-masculine gang by performing cons and running errands for their incarcerated ring leader, Dom. She finds a surprising connection with Dom’s wife, Ophélie (Antonia Buresi) and son, a risky move that puts a target on her back. Julia is unsure who she can trust as the ultimate heist comes down the pike.

Reactions, Awards & Festivals

"Add one part "Titane," one part "Fast & Furious," and one part "Girlhood," and you'll have some idea of the raw power of Lola Quivoron's feature debut"

Indiewire

"Rodeo has both commercial and festival traction, and places Quivoron high on this year’s list of new directors with potential to burn"

Screen International

Un Certain Regard - Jury Coup de Coeur, Winner

Festival de Cannes 2022

Prix de la Critique & Prix de Jury, Winner

Champs-Élysées Film Festival 2022

Golden Starfish Award, Nominee

Hamptons International Film Festival, 2022

Official Selection

Mill Valley Film Festival, 2022

Official Selection

Vancouver International Film Festival, 2022

Official Selection

Colcoa French Film Festival, 2022

Best International Feature, Nominee

Jerusalem Film Festival, 2022

Sutherland Award, Nominee

London Film Festival, 2022

Bright Horizons Award, Nominee

Melbourne International Film Festival, 2022

Propeller of Motovun, Nominee

Motovun Film Festival, 2022

Golden Puffin, Nominee

Reykjavik International Film Festival, 2022

Cast & Crew
  • Julia : Julie Ledru
  • Kaïs : Yannis Lafki
  • Ophélie : Antonia Buresi
  • Kylian : Cody Schroeder
  • Ben : Louis Sotton
  • Manel : Junior Correia
  • Director : Lola Quivoron
  • Writers : Antonia Buresi and Lola Quivoron
  • Producer : Charles Gillibert
  • Cinematography : Raphaël Vandenbussche
  • Art Direction : Gabrielle Desjean
  • Costume Design : Rachel Raoult
  • Sound : Jules Bertier, Lucas Doméjean and Victor Praud
Technical Info
  • Year: : 2022
  • Country: : France
  • Language: : French
  • Running Time: : 107 minutes
  • Rating: : Not Rated
  • Aspect Ratio : 2.35
  • Genre: : Drama
Theatrical Engagements
Theater Name
City
State
Date
Angelika Film Center
New York
NY
03/17/2023
Music Box Theatre
Chicago
IL
03/17/2023
Village East Cinema
New York City
NY
03/24/2023
Laemmle Royal
Los Angeles
CA
03/24/2023
Angelika Dallas
Dallas
TX
03/24/2023
Angelika Plano
Plano
TX
03/24/2023
Angelika at Mosaic
Fairfax
VA
03/24/2023
Angelika Carmel Mountain
San Diego
CA
03/24/2023
Austin Film Society
Austin
TX
03/24/2023
Roxy Theater
Missoula
MT
03/24/2023
Angelika PopUp
Washington
DC
03/24/2023
Columbus Theatre
Providence
RI
03/24/2023
Kahala Theatre
Honolulu
HI
03/24/2023
Roxy Theater
Missoula
MT
03/24/2023
PFS Bourse Theater
Philidelphia
PA
03/24/2023
Harkins Shea 14
Scottsdale
AZ
03/31/2023
Living Room Theaters
Portland
OR
03/31/2023
Harris Theater
Pittsburgh
PA
03/31/2023
Time & Space Limited
Hudson
NY
04/01/2023
Gateway Film Center
Columbus
OH
04/07/2023
Oriental Theatre
Milwaukee
WI
04/07/2023
Cinema du Parc
Montreal
QC
04/07/2023
ArtsQuest Center
Bethlehem
PA
04/14/2023
Cornell Cinema
Ithaca
NY
04/14/2023
SIFF Cinema Uptown
Seattle
WA
04/07/2023
Living Room Theaters
Indianapolis
IN
04/07/2023
Cinema du Parc
Montreal
QB
04/07/2023
Broadway Metro
Eugene
OR
04/14/2023
Roxy Cinema Tribeca
New York
NY
04/15/2023
Vancity Theatre
Vancouver
BC
04/21/2023
DVD/Blu-Ray Special Features

DVD Special Features

  • Interview with Lola Quivoron from the American French Film Festival
  • TAFFF Talk with Lola Quivoron and Antonia Buresi
  • Dirt Bike Ballet: Extended Rodeo Stunts
  • Dreaming of Baltimore a short film by Lola Quivoron
  • “Androgyne” Music Video
  • Photo Gallery
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Isolated Music and Sound Design Track

Blu-Ray Special Features

  • Bike life on the Red Carpet: Brut documentary from Cannes
  • Interview with Lola Quivoron from the American French Film Festival
  • TAFFF Talk with Lola Quivoron and Antonia Buresi
  • Dirt Bike Ballet: Extended Rodeo Stunts
  • Dreaming of Baltimore a short film by Lola Quivoron
  • “Androgyne” Music Video
  • Photo Gallery
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Isolated Music and Sound Design Track

Julie Ledru in RODEO. Courtesy of Music Box Films.

From left to right: Julie Ledru and Dave Nsaman in RODEO. Courtesy of Music Box Films.

Antonia Buresi in RODEO. Courtesy of Music Box Films.

From left to right: Mustapha Dianka and Junior Correia in RODEO. Courtesy of Music Box Films.

From left to right: Cody Schroeder, Julie Ledru, and Antonia Buresi in RODEO. Courtesy of Music Box Films.

Julie Ledru in RODEO. Courtesy of Music Box Films.

Headshot: Director, Lola Quivoron. Courtesy of Music Box Films.