Breaking Through
L'échappée
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Seoul International Pride Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 18, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Siham Bel
- Screenplay & Story
- Siham Bel
- Original Title
- L'échappée
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Haïku Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Siham Bel
Siham Bel
Laetitia de Montalembert
Sonia Franco, Sofia Franco
Adrien Ferrand, Quentin Just, Claire Trinquet
Department Leadership Roster
Siham Bel
Director
Laetitia de Montalembert
Director of Photography
Siham Bel
Screenplay
Sonia Franco
Editor
Adrien Ferrand
Producer
Quentin Just
Producer
Claire Trinquet
Producer
Sofia Franco
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking Through
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What is Breaking Through about?
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.
Who directed Breaking Through?
Breaking Through was directed by Siham Bel.
Who stars in Breaking Through?
The principal cast of Breaking Through includes Camille Moutawakil, Salomé Richard, Bouffon Anakin, Rabah Loucif, Océane Court-Mallaroni.
When was Breaking Through released and how long is it?
Breaking Through was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 28m.