---
title: "Paris, 13th District"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/paris-13th-district-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 746131
imdb_id: "tt12708658"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 397
content_rating: "R"
---

# Paris, 13th District (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/paris-13th-district-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Paris, 13th District is a 2021 French film that follows the interconnected lives of four young adults living in the French capital. The narrative centers on Émilie, who encounters Camille, a woman drawn to Nora. Meanwhile, Nora's path intersects with Amber, establishing a complex web of relationships among the group. These three women and one man navigate their connections as friends and romantic partners, with their bonds shifting between platonic and intimate throughout the story. The film explores contemporary relationships and sexuality in modern Paris through the lens of this quartet's evolving dynamics. Their interactions reveal the fluid nature of love, friendship, and desire as they move through different phases of connection and separation. The movie presents an intimate portrait of how young people form and maintain relationships in contemporary urban settings, examining both the complications and rewards of emotional and physical intimacy among friends.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Four young adults navigate the complexities of modern romance and friendship in Paris."

### Why Watch
- captures modern relationship dynamics
- features an interconnected ensemble cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- non-linear narrative style
- character-driven pacing
- Tone & Suitability: The film explores adult romantic themes and relationships.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, contemporary, urban, intimate

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Sundance Now, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Curzon Amazon Channel | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jacques Audiard
- **Networks / Studios**: Page 114, France 2 Cinéma

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lucie Zhang** as *Émilie*
- **Makita Samba** as *Camille*
- **Noémie Merlant** as *Nora*
- **Jehnny Beth** as *Amber*
- **Camille Léon-Fucien** as *Eponine*
- **Oceane Cairaty** as *Stéphanie*
- **Anaïde Rozam** as *Leïla*
- **Pol White** as *Camille's Father*
- **Rong-Ying Yang** as *Emilie's Mother*
- **Geneviève Doang** as *Karin*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows four young people as they navigate friendship and romantic entanglements in Paris.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 2021.

### Q: How many main characters are there?
The story centers on three girls and one boy.

### Q: What is the setting of the movie?
The story takes place in the 13th district of Paris.

### Q: Are the characters friends or lovers?
The characters are friends, sometimes lovers, and often both.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*