

43-year-old Armand Lacourtade, a man who sells farm machines in the country, is getting sick of his homosexual life. When he encounters a young girl called Curly, he changes sides. Chased by her parents and the police, they brave all dangers to live this forbidden love and become an odd couple. But is it really what Armand dreamed about?

Hafsia Herzi
Curly Durandot
Lead
Ludovic Berthillot
Armand Lacourtade

Luc Palun
Daniel Durandot

Pascal Aubert
Paul

Jean Toscane
Jean

François Clavier
The commissioner

Pierre Laur
Robert Rapaille

Georges Vaur
le vieux garagiste
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alain Guiraudie's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The King of Escape is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”