Nino in Paradise 2026

Nino in Paradise (2026) originally titled Nino dans la nuit is a Belgian-French-language drama film directed by Laurent Micheli, based on the novel by Capucine and Simon Johannin. Though the production is listed as a 2025 film, its theatrical release in France and other territories is scheduled for early 2026 (notably 4 March 2026), making it part of the 2026 international cinema lineup.

The film is a raw, heartfelt drama about youth, dreams, and the struggle to find meaning in a world that feels lost. Nino in Paradise follows Nino Paradis, a restless young man living in Paris who, after attempting (and failing) to join the French Foreign Legion to escape his problems, returns to the city only to reconnect with his core circle his girlfriend Lale and best friends Malik and Charlie.

Together, they hustle by day and party by night, chasing freedom, love, and a sense of purpose in a world that seems to have lost its spark. The film captures the messy and unpredictable journey of youth from the tension of evading the police and facing dead ends to the bonds of friendship and the sometimes chaotic pursuit of dreams.

It balances gritty realism with moments of vibrant camaraderie, portraying both the chaos and beauty of refusing to give up on one’s future despite the odds.