The Protected Men

A wry, unsettling provocation that mixes political satire with viral dread, keeping you amused and uneasy as it asks uncomfortable questions.

Directed by

Irene von Alberti

Genres

Comedy, Science fiction

Starring

Britta Hammelstein, Mavie Hörbiger, Yousef Sweid

Overview

Ecology, equality, sustainability: Anita and Sarah pursue lofty political goals as they establish a new feminist party. By contrast, the men who are infected by a new type of virus tend to have less honorable intentions. The consequences: sexual obsession, molestation, and death. Urgent effort is put into developing a vaccine. But should the male sex be saved at all?

How it feels

Satirical, dark, absurd and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Gender, politics, power, violence

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.

Note

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

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