The Male Gaze: Bitter Sweet

Nov 14, 2024

1h 57m

★ 0.0

Overview

Take a trip on the wild side with these six daring short films from Mexico, Portugal, Brazil, Spain and France that uncover the power of nature and mysticism, family ties that bond yet suffocate, the vagaries of same sex attraction, the pain of memory, the thrill of what's to come. The 6 short films are: Memory of An Afternoon On the Roof [Recuerdo de una tarde en la azotea] (2022); Afternoon Sun [À Tarde, Sob o Sol] (2020); Sweet Water [Água Doce] (2023); Cor Petit (2023); Haiku (2022); The Boy Who Wanted to Fly [El niño que quería volar] (2018).

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

NQV Media

The Male Gaze: Bitter Sweet Trailers

Cast

Evan

Florian Lesieur

Adam

Tim Rousseau

João

Jesuíta Barbosa

Pedro

Túlio Starling

Luca Rossi

Joel Ávila

Gael

Adil Boulaft

Julio

Ilian Pudev

Tadeo

Gerard Larrondo

Víctor

Khalid Guessaid

Carlos

Miguel Baltazar

Mateus

David S. Costa

Father

Jorge Muriel

Not long after moving into her own place, Maggie finds herself with two unsolicited roommates: her recently divorced mother, Lila, and her young brother. The timing is especially bad, considering Maggie has fallen hard for an attractive woman, Kim, only hours before they move in. What could be a nonissue becomes increasingly complicated -- since Maggie's family is unaware of her sexual orientation, and Maggie is not open to sharing that information.

5.8

The Fluffer

Feb 11, 2001

Self-effacing, boyish Sean moves to LA to pursue a career in movies but finds it tougher than he imagined. He stumbles onto porn star Johnny Rebel - a handsome, muscled dream of men and women alike - who awakens Sean’s deep obsession.

6.1

Where the Day Takes You

Sep 11, 1992

King is a young man, but he's already a veteran of life on the streets of Los Angeles. The de facto leader of a group of teenage runaways, King acts as a mentor to troubled kids such as gay hustler Little J and junkie Greg. When Heather, a beautiful girl from Chicago, starts hanging out with King and his crew, it changes the dynamic of the gang. However, it seems as though nothing will alter their dangerous lifestyle.

4.6

Sex, Party and Lies

Mar 27, 2009

A youth group is preparing for what will be the summer of their life, including secrets, lies, sex, confusion, evenings and holidays.

6.9

A Frozen Flower

Dec 30, 2008

A historical drama set in the Koryo dynasty and focused on the relationship between a king and his bodyguard.

3.3

Standard Deviation

Jun 17, 2022

River goes to their first appointment at the “Gender Identity Disorder Unit”. There, River has to answer the psychiatrist's test that will decide if they will be able to access the care they need. River knows exactly what they has to say, but one small detail will endanger their plans.

4.6

Fatima, Queen of the Night

Aug 20, 2015

Based on the short story of the same name by Miguel Barnet, in which Fatima - the Queen of the night, a young homosexual and transvestite, who is a prostitute to earn a living, and to maintain economically to the man whom he loves. While facing all the complexities arising from their decisions. Born in the provinces as Manuel García, nicknamed Manolito, to whom the Virgin of Fátima appeared as a child moves to the capital Havana where he meets and falls in love with Vaselina, who encourages him to cross-dress and start a new life in the world of entertainment and prostitution.

5.3

Poster Boy

May 8, 2004

The gay son of a conservative senator who is also the poster boy for his father's re-election unknowingly befriends a gay activist bent on destroying the hypocritical campaign.

4.0

Sun in My Mouth

Jun 9, 2010

A young man confesses his sexual past to an unseen phone sex operator. He reflects on his sexual identity as we follow him on a solitary excursion to a beach.

6.0

It Gets Better?

Dec 15, 2016

After drinking heavily and getting stuck in a YouTube hole of "It Gets Better" videos, a man reflects on his life and decides to tell his own story.

2.8

The Surf Report

Oct 4, 2016

A ghostly love story unfolds as two men look for answers where ocean meets sky and city meets wild in Rockaway Beach, NY.

4.0

Night Disclosure

Apr 15, 2021

Would you have an affair with your boss? When a young real estate agent, Marc, celebrates his big sale over a nightcap with his married boss, Tom, he soon finds himself in dangerous waters. Leading them to question and push the boundaries of trust, monogamy, and open relationships. Can two men be faithful to each other? Can two men be honest with each other? Some say, No risk, no gain - both in real estate and relationships.

2.6

The Longest Weekend

Jun 12, 2022

Three disconnected siblings find themselves living once again under the same roof when the father who abandoned them returns to their lives.

6.6

Yossi & Jagger

Aug 28, 2002

A sociological study of two men in the Israeli army who are lovers. The others in the unit react to their situation, suspecting, but not always understanding. One will leave the military soon, a few months away, as a snowy and desolate outpost is guarded from attack.

6.0

He Doesn't Drive

Oct 23, 2018

Nacho has been working away from Málaga, his hometown, for a year. He comes back to take his driving test for the eighth time. He is so ashamed that he has only told his best friend, Jorge. But this is not the only secret Nacho has kept from his friends.

7.6

Happy Together

May 30, 1997

A couple travels from Hong Kong to Argentina to revive their relationship but experience turbulence when both men's lives drift in separate directions.

6.9

2017 Oscar Nominated Short Films - Live Action

Feb 3, 2017

The 2017 OSCAR® nominated short films, live action: Midenki (Sing), Silent Nights, Timecode, Ennemis Interieurs (Enemies Within), La Femme et le TGV (The Woman and the TGV).

2.7

Heart Disease

Jun 28, 2014

Another quarrel between the lovers leads to Leonid having a heart attack. The ambulance doctor who came to the call realizes that she is facing a pair of gays. She puts her hatred in a cold medical terms. But it is precisely this situation that allows the hero to take a different look at his life and his fear.

6.5

Summer of Mesa

May 22, 2020

Summering on Cape Cod in 1985, precocious young Lily befriends an enigmatic girl her age named Mesa. Through their shared time biking the quaint land and exploring the depths of their true selves, they unearth powerful feelings for each other.