WE NEED A VACATION

When two ballsy, ten-year-old, ghetto kids grow tired of seeing billboards and TV commercials glamorizing the latest international vacation meccas, they decide it’s time to embark on a little trip of their own.

But since they are both broke, the boys try to con their way onto a plane to Africa. When that doesn’t work, they try stealing a car stereo to finance the purchase of airline tickets. When that fails, they stow away in somebody’s RV, which they think is headed for the beach, but which actually ends up in a landlocked nudist colony.

Whether breaking into houses, hitting on middle aged women, or camping out in the woods, these young rascals of WE NEED A VACATION are always endearing and frequently laugh-out-loud funny. A classic buddy/road movie, WE NEED A VACATION also provides keen insight into some important social issues.

Directed by Didier Bivel
Running time: 86 min.
French with optional English subtitles



"Charming and refreshing."
- LE FIGARO

"Funny and melancholic at the same time."
- Grégory Alexandre, CINE LIVE

"This film is sweet and tart like a box of candy; once you taste one piece, you'll want to finish the whole box!"
- Yoann Guillouzouic, SYNOPSIS MAGAZINE

"In his feature film directorial debut, Didier Bivel succeeds in finding just the right tone."
- Laure Croiset, STUDIO MAGAZINE



short film "Give Me A Break" which inspired the feature
"making of" documentary short film
deleted scenes
casting session
16:9 widescreen presentation
5.1 / 2.0 dolby digital audio
coming attractions
interactive menus
optional english subtitles
chapter stops