Spectacular Intimacy
Genres
Overview
In the age of YouTube, exhibitionism and voyeurism echo and reach a climax. The boundaries between private and public life are blurring. The intimacy becomes a spectacle. Gabrielle Marion knows this better than anyone. As a famous Quebec Youtuber, she has been documenting her life and her sexual transition for eight years.
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Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
16 min
Release Date
2020-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
French
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Gabrielle Marion
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