On the Ropes (2026)

Amine, a solitary teenager, reluctantly spends time at the local boxing gym. To escape these painful hours, he fixates on Rayan, a young boxer who stirs unfamiliar desires in him. At night, after school, Amine uses photos of his cousin Sihem to become “Amina” and secretly chat with Rayan on social media.

Released

2026-09-05

Runtime

19 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Belkacem Lalaoui