La Pampa
The mission of the Centre d'art et essai de la Cinémathèque québécoise (CAECQ) is to primary program Quebec-made documentaries and independent fiction, as well as international documentaries, animated and foreign films, while encouraging opportunities for meetings between the public and the artists. Its programming is presented in conjunction with the Cinémathèque québécoise’s under the label New releases.
Critics' Week, 2024 Cannes Film Festival
Winner of the Special Jury Prize for Direction and the Best Male Performance Award, CINÉMANIA 2024
Willy and Jojo are childhood friends who never leave each other's side. Training at the motocross track is their way to beat boredom. One evening, Willy discovers Jojo's secret.
Antoine Chevrollier
Antoine Chevrollier was born in Angers. He has directed multiple episodes for The Bureau and Baron noir. He then created, wrote, and directed the Oussekine serie, which won many awards globally and was nominated at the BAFTA Awards. Block Pass (La Pampa, 2024) is his first feature film. He filmed it in his native region and village.
Bio & photo: Axia Films
