Youssouf Abi-Ayad

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Youssouf Abi-Ayad

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You Promised Me the Sea
1h 30m
Movie 2023

You Promised Me the Sea

Rennes, nowadays. Saïd still lives with his parents. He is having a secret affair with Vincent. Unable to face his family, he agrees to an arranged marriage with Hadjira. After an unhappy love affair and a few run-ins with the law, she too has resigned herself to obeying her mother. Trapped by their families, Saïd and Hadjira join forces in spite of themselves, to find their own freedom.

The French Boys 4
1h 32m
Movie 2022

The French Boys 4

Thirsty one night stands, confused straight boys, rooftop confessions and a ménage-à-trois that explodes with hilarious results - it's all just part of the package in this latest offering of spirited story-telling from our Gallic friends. The short films are: Discreet [Scred] (2017); Distinguished Feelings [Sentiments distingués] (2019); Rue des Roses (2012); First Love [Premier amour] (2021); The Edge [4 fromages] (2019); Without Transition [Sans transition] (2021); Fragile [Babtou fragile] (2021).

Fragile
0h 19m
Movie 2020

Fragile

Mehdi is a hopeless romantic. But he’s too uptight according to his best friend, Olive, who urges him to loosen up and have some fun with gay dating apps.

Grand amour
1h 1m
Movie 2020

Grand amour

In collaboration with AIDES, an association fighting against HIV, this feature film brings together over 30 artists to explore the freedom to love beyond stereotypes. Desire, passion, break-ups, Grand Amour or the modern version of the freedom to love. All stories are told across genders and sexualities.

The Pier Man
0h 21m
Movie 2019

The Pier Man

Theo is a young docker languishing in his native port. His life flows at the monotonous rhythm of cargo ships passing by. Through his encounter with Giuseppe, a disillusioned sailor ashore for a while, Theo will gather the courage to face the waves to escape his dull existence by trying to get into Giuseppe's gruff crew.

Chats perchés
0h 33m
Movie 2019

Chats perchés

Summer, Picardy, Joe, a 20-year-old woman, is about to leave town for a new life, when Clotaire and Colas, two childhood friends/lovers return to town. Wandering together in the ruins of the small, industrial town, the trio reminisce about their utopian past.