On the Ropes
Dans les cordes
Synopsis
Amine, a solitary teenager, reluctantly spends time at the local boxing gym. To escape these painful hours, he fixates on Rayan, a young boxer who stirs unfamiliar desires in him. At night, after school, Amine uses photos of his cousin Sihem to become “Amina” and secretly chat with Rayan on social media.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Belkacem Lalaoui
- Original Title
- Dans les cordes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Avant la Nuit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Belkacem Lalaoui
Konstantin Pape
Department Leadership Roster
Belkacem Lalaoui
Director
Konstantin Pape
Director of Photography
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What is On the Ropes about?
Amine, a solitary teenager, reluctantly spends time at the local boxing gym. To escape these painful hours, he fixates on Rayan, a young boxer who stirs unfamiliar desires in him. At night, after school, Amine uses photos of his cousin Sihem to become “Amina” and secretly chat with Rayan on social media.
Who directed On the Ropes?
On the Ropes was directed by Belkacem Lalaoui.
Who stars in On the Ropes?
The principal cast of On the Ropes includes Iliès Kadri, Noham Edje, Yasmine Boujjat, Rachid Hafassa, Santiago Sabourdy.
When was On the Ropes released and how long is it?
On the Ropes was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 19m.