Summer Beats (2026)

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Paris, a working-class neighborhood in the 19th arrondissement. Shaï and Djeneba are 19 years old and have been friends since childhood. One is burdened by an overbearing family. The other by deep loneliness. Over the course of a summer, they work as counselors at a summer camp, far from the tower blocks where they grew up—no longer quite children, yet officially responsible for a group of kids aged 6 to 10. On the cusp of adulthood, they will have to make choices to grow up and reinvent their friendship.

Director: Lise Akoka, Romane Gueret
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 112 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jean-François Hensgens
Editing: Albertine Lastera
Production: Superstructure, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, StudioCanal
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Lise Akoka, Romane Gueret
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summer Beats about?
Paris, a working-class neighborhood in the 19th arrondissement. Shaï and Djeneba are 19 years old and have been friends since childhood. One is burdened by an overbearing family. The other by deep loneliness. Over the course of a summer, they work as counselors at a summer camp, far from the tower blocks where they grew up—no longer quite children, yet officially responsible for a group of kids aged 6 to 10. On the cusp of adulthood, they will have to make choices to grow up and reinvent their friendship.
Who directed Summer Beats?
Summer Beats was directed by Lise Akoka, Romane Gueret.
Who stars in Summer Beats?
Summer Beats stars Fanta Kebe, Shirel Nataf, Zakaria-Tayeb Lazab, Mouctar Diawara, Idir Azougli, Yuming Hey.
How long is Summer Beats?
Summer Beats has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is Summer Beats?
Summer Beats is a Comedy film.
Where was Summer Beats produced?
Summer Beats was produced in France.