BELLEVILLE BEATS

In multicultural Belleville, Paris, Matthieu, Solo, Kany, and their friends gather each evening at La Perm', a community center at the foot of the park. Here, the young residents find refuge from the pressures of the street and the inequalities they face in a society where opportunity is unevenly distributed. At La Perm’, they create, share, and support one another, guided by mentors who offer advice on pursuing education, finding work, and standing up for their rights. As they stand at the threshold of adulthood, they confront questions of identity, systemic racism, police violence, and their future in a rapidly changing neighborhood. A documentary full of rhythm, energy, and creative force, that follows their shared efforts to organize the Belleville en Vrai festival. A powerful portrait of resilience, friendship, and collective empowerment.