Generation Yamakasi (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, Generation Yamakasi is a documentary film directed by Mark Daniels, running about 71 minutes. “Dive into the art of Displacement!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. For the Yamakasi the "Art of Displacement" is a way of life. Racing through the new cities that ring Paris, climbing walls, swinging from balconies and leaping across rooftops, they transform the oppressive concrete architecture into places of fantasy, possibility and play. The heart of our documentary is the story of how the Yamakasi are transforming the youth of the suburbs, and themselves, through discipline, will and desire. Now, as the Art of Displacement is being embraced as an extreme sport and urban pastime, will the social message be transmitted as well? What is it for the new generation?

Who’s in it. Generation Yamakasi stars Châu Belle Dinh as himself, Williams Belle as himself, Yann Hnautra as himself and Laurent Piemontesi as himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Generation Yamakasi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Generation Yamakasi page.

If you liked it. Fans of Generation Yamakasi tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.