Faggot

A tight, painful ten minutes of quiet pressure, where a boy's silence sits heavy among loud teammates and the fear of rejection feels constant.

Directed by

Olivier Perrier

Genres

Drama

Starring

Robin L'Houmeau, Damir Obradovic, Eliot Nault

Overview

This short film tells the story of Alexis, a 16-years-old hockey player who, after discovering he is gay, must face a heartbreaking dilemma: come out to his homophobic friends at the risk of being rejected and ridiculed, or stay in the closet even if that would mean abandoning Elliot, the only person who really loves him for what he is.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, coming-of-age, loyalty

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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