Rodeo
2022 | 105 min | Crime
A fearless young biker fights for her place in a male-dominated world of illegal races and gang warfare.
Lola Quivoron
DirectorLola Quivoron is a French director known for her work in independent cinema. She gained recognition for her debut feature film "Twentynine Palms" which premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Quivoron's unique storytelling style and ability to capture raw emotions on screen have been praised by critics. While she is still a relatively new presence in the film industry, her promising talent has already left a mark in the world of cinema.
Films
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