Kaïros (2026)

Name: Kaïros
Released: 2026-05-15
Duration: 96 min

0.0 2026 96 min Canada

Director: Jennifer Alleyn

Cast: Emmanuel Schwartz, Olivia Palacci, Elsa Guedj, Igor Ovadis, Philippe-Audrey Larrue-St-Jacques

Did you know? The film's radio show segments were improvised using real-life refugees and night-shift workers, many of whom shared their own unfiltered stories on set, blurring the line between fiction and documentary.

Why Watch: In a sea of forgettable dramas, *Kaïros* is a quiet revelation—a soulful meditation on reinvention that turns a late-night radio show into a lifeline for the displaced and the lost. Anchored by a magnetic lead performance, it transforms personal failure into collective poetry, making every hushed, philosophical exchange feel urgent and electric. Watch it for a story that proves the most meaningful conversations happen in the dark, and that healing often comes from unexpected voices.

Comedy Drama

After a year shooting overseas, Manu—a former star actor—comes back to his hometown, only to find that reclaiming his place in the industry is far harder than expected. A string of failed auditions leaves him doubting everything. Then, against all odds, he lands an unexpected gig: hosting a late-night call-in radio show. His audience consists mostly of newcomers, refugees, and exiles working overnight shifts, each carrying their own unique life stories. Slowly, Manu transforms this space—this chorus of diverse voices—into a platform for asking deep philosophical questions under the cover of night. His words resonate, drawing listeners in. He becomes a steady anchor for many. And for the first time in a while, his life feels meaningful again.

Kaïros (2026)

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