Ride Above (Tempête)

Ride Above (Tempête)
Directed by Christian Duguay 
With Pio Marmaï, Mélanie Laurent, Carmen Kassovitz, Danny Huston, and Carole Bouquet
2022, Drama, 1h49, France-Canada, courtesy of Institut Français

Raised among horses on her parents’ stud farm, Zoé dreams of becoming a jockey. She finds pure joy in riding, especially with Belle-Intrigante, the prized mare. With the birth of Tempête, Zoé sees her chance to become a champion. However, tragedy strikes when Tempête accidentally injures Zoé, leaving her unable to walk. Now facing her darkest moment, Zoé must summon the strength to turn her shattered dreams into a triumphant reality. 

Film in French with English subtitles. 
Free and open to the public. Registration is recommended but not required.

Presented in partnership with the Columbia Maison Francaise and Summer on the Hudson.

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