

Tonight, Hazel, a trans woman and the director of L'Étape—a queer community space on the brink of bankruptcy—has just discovered that her new girlfriend, Claire, is living a double life: she’s actually engaged to a man. Unfortunately for Hazel, it’s the same night the police have decided to evict the residents of L'Étape. The building shakes, the door creaks, and soon, their love story will too.

La Briochée
Hazel
LeadMaëva Lième
Claire
Mille Zhong
Noa
Muva Selenah
Greg

Noam Sinseau
Souhaib
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tadeo Escalante's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. L'Étape is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”