FRAGMENTS OF A FRENCH YOUTH

An 80- and 52-minute documentary, directed by Jérémie Battaglia

Co-produced by Extérieur Jour, 13Prods, Al Jazeera Documentary Channel, with the participation of France Télévisions

Produced with the financial support of SODEC – Société de développement des entreprises culturelles du Québec
CALQ – Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
Refundable tax credit for Quebec film and television production
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
SCAM-Canada
With the support of the Centre National de la CinématographieWith the participation of Fonds Images de la Diversité – Commissariat général à l’égalité des territoires – Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animéeWith the support of the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in partnership with the CNC


In the south of France, in the heart of the Camargue, Jawad and Belka, two young men of North African origin, find freedom through their passion for Camargue racing. Much more than a traditional fight, this no-kill confrontation in front of a bull allows them to take their place in the arena as well as in French society. But at what price?