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Matthias & Maxime

2019 · 120 min

A slow, emotionally charged character study that simmers with unspoken tension and quiet longing, anchored by raw performances.

Directed by
Xavier Dolan
Genres
Drama, Romance
Starring
Gabriel D'Almeida Freitas, Xavier Dolan, Pier-Luc Funk
Tagline
Best friends forever.
Overview
Two childhood best friends are asked to share a kiss for the purposes of a student short film. Soon, a lingering doubt sets in, confronting both men with their preferences, threatening the brotherhood of their social circle, and, eventually, changing their lives.

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Directed by
Xavier Dolan
Genres
Drama, Romance
Starring
Gabriel D'Almeida Freitas, Xavier Dolan, Pier-Luc Funk
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • friendship
  • love
  • sexuality
  • family
Places
  • big city
  • single country house
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour3
Realism8
Romance6
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Music
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Cinematography
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