To live her homosexuality freely, Safia left her family and the Corsica where she grew up. Returning for a summer, she came out to her father, who reacted badly. On the roads of Corsica, Safia runs away and meets Jade. A journey of initiation in which Safia must reinvent her relationship with her native land and learn to live for herself, beyond the gaze and perhaps in spite of those she loves.
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Cast
9 people
Camille Moutawakil
Safia
Known for
Hanna
Monsieur Aznavour
Salomé Richard
Jade
Also in
Summer '36
Baden Baden
Bouffon Anakin
Hakim
Also in
Youssou & Malek
Sisterhood
Rabah Loucif
Chahid
Known for
A Prophet
Banzaï
Adam Hafsia
Océane Court-Mallaroni
Roxane
Also in
Back to Corsica
The Love Letter
Antoine Albertini
Antone
Also in
Back to Corsica
Arabacciu
Thomas Boonen
Keven
Also in
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Montreal, My Beautiful
Jean-Luc Guidicelli
Siham Bel Director · Laetitia de Montalembert Cinematographer Sofia Franco Editor
United States release April 15, 2024 · Produced in France · Languages Arabic, French
Production
Haïku Films
Production
Maneki Films
Production
France
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Original title
L'échappée
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
Arabic · French
Release dates
France · May 22, 2023
Theatrical · Les Nuits Méditérannéennes
United States · April 15, 2024
Theatrical · Boston Wicked Queer! Film Festival
United States
April 21, 2024 · Theatrical · OutShine Film Festival
June 15, 2024 · Theatrical · Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival
May 18, 2025 · Limited theatrical · Reel Out Charlotte
Canada
October 14, 2024 · Theatrical · Festival Court et Queer!
November 22, 2024 · Theatrical · Festival du Film Francophone en Acadie
Czechia
November 16, 2024 · Theatrical · International Road Movie Film Festival
May 30, 2025 · Limited theatrical · International Road Movie Film Festival: Prague Edition 2025
Denmark
October 7, 2024 · Limited theatrical · PROUD! Film Festival
France
November 22, 2023 · Theatrical · Chéries-Chéris Festival
November 27, 2023 · Premiere
January 22, 2024 · Theatrical · Festival Désirs Désirs
March 26, 2024 · Theatrical · Fête du Court Métrage
November 1, 2024 · Theatrical · Cineffable
May 31, 2025 · Limited theatrical · Festival "Et Pourtant Ça Tourne"
December 6, 2025 · Limited theatrical · Frac Nouvelle-Aquitaine / Aïta exhibition
February 7, 2026 · Limited theatrical · Festival Des Images Aux Mots
Germany
November 15, 2024 · Theatrical · Hamburg International Queer Film Festival
June 20, 2025 · Limited theatrical · Freiburger Lesbenfilmtage Festival
India
May 19, 2024 · Theatrical · Kashish Pride Film Festival
Italy
May 9, 2024 · Theatrical · Immaginaria Film Festival
Serbia
December 1, 2024 · Theatrical · Merlinka Film Festival
South Korea
November 7, 2025 · Premiere · Seoul International Pride Film Festival
Spain
June 24, 2024 · Theatrical · Zinegoak Film Festival
United Kingdom
September 12, 2024 · Theatrical · Portobello Film Festival
September 14, 2024 · Theatrical · Fringe! Queer and Arts Festival
November 17, 2024 · Theatrical · OFN Film Festival
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