Lads
“Only one will be a jockey.”
Synopsis
Ethan, 20, becomes an apprentice jockey in a racing stable. He discovers a talent, a passion, and begins to dream of a better future. But among the jockeys, places are hard to come by and competition is fierce. Out of a hundred lads, only one will go pro. If he wants to stand out from the crowd, Ethan is going to have to take some risks...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du film francophone d'Angoulême
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Menanteau
- Screenplay & Story
- Nour Ben Salem, Julien Menanteau
- Original Score
- Jack Bartman
- Original Title
- Lads
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Gloria Films, Pictanovo, Beside Productions, RTBF, VOO, BeTV, Orange, Proximus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Menanteau
Nour Ben Salem, Julien Menanteau
Jack Bartman
Julien Ramirez Hernan, Alice Henne, Marie Merlant, Jimmy Wolf Nguyen
Manon Falise
Laurent Lavolé, Alain-Gilles Viellevoye
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Ramirez Hernan
Director of Photography
Laurent Lavolé
Producer
Manon Falise
Editor
Jack Bartman
Original Music Composer
Alain-Gilles Viellevoye
Producer
Olivier Fornara
Stunt Coordinator
Mario Luraschi
Stunt Coordinator
Marta Rossi
Costume Design
Arnaud Leviez
Visual Effects Supervisor
Pascal Madura
Stunt Coordinator
Julien Menanteau
Director
Nour Ben Salem
Writer
Julien Menanteau
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lads.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lads
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lads about?
Ethan, 20, becomes an apprentice jockey in a racing stable. He discovers a talent, a passion, and begins to dream of a better future. But among the jockeys, places are hard to come by and competition is fierce. Out of a hundred lads, only one will go pro. If he wants to stand out from the crowd, Ethan is going to have to take some risks...
Who directed Lads?
Lads was directed by Julien Menanteau.
Who stars in Lads?
The principal cast of Lads includes Marco Luraschi, Jeanne Balibar, Marc Barbé, Phénix Brossard, Ethelle Gonzalez Lardued.
When was Lads released and how long is it?
Lads was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Lads?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lads was composed by Jack Bartman.