Le Beau Mec

Bridging the gap between European art cinema and hardcore pornography, this long lost but recently rediscovered and digitally restored erotic treasure chronicles the libidinous life of its titular hunk—played by Karl Forest, who also served as co-writer/producer—from his school days to military service to street hustling and beyond. Featuring uncredited choreography by legendary dancer Rudolf Nureyev and partly lensed by Oscar-winning cinematographer Néstor Almendros (Days of Heaven, Sophie’s Choice), the film boasts top tier artistic credentials, delivering an eyepopping blend of visual lyricism and titillating voyeurism, with a touch of dreamlike surrealism. Underneath the heady layers of erotic fantasy, artistry, and tongue-in-cheek(s) irony lies an unexpected thoughtfulness and disarming sense of intimacy that lingers long after the film’s sensory pleasures have left the body.

Content Warnings: Explicit sexual content and nudity.

This screening is 18+.

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