‘Rodeo’ Trailer: Lola Quivoron Cannes Motorcycle Drama Arrives In Theaters This March

In a world where motor vehicle films about people who do whatever it takes to get by typically means something in the “Fast & Furious” franchise, it’s nice to see a smaller film like “Rodeo” arrive on the scene. 

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As seen in the trailer for “Rodeo,” the film follows the story of a young woman who gets involved with the high-octane world of underground motorbike “rodeos.” From there, she is roped into a heist, all the while trying to impress a young woman named Ophélie. The film stars Julie Ledru Kaïs, Yannis Lafki, Antonia Buresi, Cody Schroeder, Louis Sotton, and Junior Correia. “Rodeo” is directed by Lola Quivoron, who is making her feature directorial debut with the film.

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“Rodeo” debuted at last year’s Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section. In our review, we said, “All those elements paint the picture of a world of dead ends for young girls like Julia, a feeling Quivoron aims to contrast with footage of the bikes, their loud sound like a defiant roar. But those images nevertheless give the sense of someone too familiar with the milieu to give the uninitiated a true feeling of its emancipatory and thrilling power. Rather misjudged dips into the realm of fantasy likewise fail to lift up proceedings, but ‘Rodeo’ is at its best when it stays down to earth, close to the pavement.”

“Rodeo” debuts in select theaters on March 17. You can watch the trailer below.

Here’s the synopsis:

Hot-tempered and fiercely independent, Julia (Julie Ledru) is a gearhead who thrives in hostile environments and turns every situation to her advantage. She has a talent for scamming condescending men who think it’s cute that she shows interest in their used motorbikes–and can’t fathom her riding away with gleeful abandon. Her obsession with the high-octane world of urban ‘Rodeos’ – illicit gatherings where riders show off their bikes and latest daring stunts – sparks a chance meeting with a volatile clique. Julia strives to prove herself to the ultra-masculine gang by performing cons and running errands for their incarcerated ring leader, Dom. She finds a surprising connection with Dom’s wife, Ophélie (Antonia Buresi) and son, a risky move that puts a target on her back. Julia is unsure who she can trust as the ultimate heist comes down the pike.