The Male Gaze: Risk Appeal
Genres
Overview
A stranger by the lake with a valuable possession. A journey home after serving time in jail. A friendship evolving from childhood to adulthood. Discover five risky situations where men and young boys take the plunge. The 5 short films are: A King, Gazing at the Sea [Le roi qui contemplait la mer] (2022); A Drowning Man (2017); Reo (2016); Summer Friends [L'amie de l'été] (2021); Summer Memories [Souvenir d'une après-midi d'été] (2021).
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
100 min
Release Date
2023-12-22
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Atef Alshafei
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Jalal Qaniry
Bis
Roberto Cabrera
Manuel
Eduardo Silva
Nico
Louis Memmi
Lucas
Lena Costa
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