Summer Beats
Released in January 2026. Summer Beats is a comedy film. directed by Lise Akoka.
Starring Fanta Kebe, Shirel Nataf, and Zakaria-Tayeb Lazab
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 7, 2026
Released this month
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (21 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Superstructure
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
- France 3 Cinéma
- StudioCanal
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...
Who directed Summer Beats?
Summer Beats was directed by Lise Akoka.
How long is Summer Beats?
Summer Beats has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Summer Beats released?
Summer Beats was released on January 7, 2026 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Summer Beats?
The main cast of Summer Beats includes Fanta Kebe, Shirel Nataf, Zakaria-Tayeb Lazab, Mouctar Diawara, Idir Azougli.