A Belgian Boxer Goes to the Mat in Directors’ Fortnight Entry ‘Wild Foxes’

Published: May 12 2025

In the intense drama "Wild Foxes," a teenage pugilist is pushed to his very brink. The Hollywood Reporter is thrilled to exclusively unveil the premiered trailer of Belgian director Valéry Carnoy's feature film debut. Slated for its global unveiling at the prestigious Directors’ Fortnight section of the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, this film promises to captivate audiences worldwide.

A Belgian Boxer Goes to the Mat in Directors’ Fortnight Entry ‘Wild Foxes’ 1

Samuel Kircher, who rose to fame in Catherine Breillat's "Last Summer," stars as Camille, a gifted young boxer at a prestigious sports boarding school. Narrowly escaping a near-fatal accident, Camille is miraculously saved by his best friend, Matteo (played by Faycal Anaflous). However, his swift recovery is marred by an inexplicable pain that slowly but surely begins to consume him, jeopardizing his aspirations for greatness in the boxing ring and beyond. In the unforgiving world he inhabits, both within and outside the ring, weakness holds no place.

Carnoy's 2021 short film "Titan" was an international sensation, screening at over a hundred festivals globally and amassing more than 30 awards. Now, "Wild Foxes" continues this promising trajectory. The Party Film Sales is tasked with handling the world sales for this compelling cinematic offering.

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