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Summer Drift

Virages

Released May 16, 2026

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Language: French
Studio: Cavale Films

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Incoming EditorialVerified May 16, 2026

Summer Drift (original title: Virages) is a French-language film set in Geneva, releasing May 16, 2026. It follows Johanna, an assembly-line worker at a luxury watch factory, as she undertakes restoring her aging VW Beetle and re-engages with the world of auto mechanics.

Key features

·French-language drama set in Geneva
·Release date: May 16, 2026
·Protagonist working in luxury watch manufacturing
·Central narrative involving automotive restoration
·Original title: Virages

FAQ

When does Summer Drift release?

Summer Drift releases on May 16, 2026.

What is the original title of Summer Drift?

The original title is Virages.

What language is Summer Drift in?

The film is in French.

What is Summer Drift about?

The film follows Johanna, an assembly-line worker at a Geneva watch factory, who decides to restore her old VW Beetle rather than sell it, leading her to confront the world of auto mechanics that once rejected her.

Where is Summer Drift set?

The film is set in Geneva during the summer.

About this release

Summer Drift, released under its original French title Virages, opens in cinemas on May 16, 2026. The film is set during summer in Geneva and centers on Johanna, a woman who works on the assembly line of a luxury watch factory and opts out of the season's vacations. Rather than selling her old VW Beetle, she chooses to restore it herself — a decision that draws her back into the world of auto mechanics, a field that previously turned her away.

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