Cahn's previous short 'Herculanum' remains one of my most favourite gay themed shorts. There he demonstrated the unusual ability to capture subtle emotions and gentle connection. The more recent effort of Cahn's direction here proves that it wasn't just one off wonder.
Most gay themed film go for cute/sexy actors, titillating display of sexuality and high dramas. There's none of them here. The two leads, though cute in their own rights, look the part of simple factory workers - far far away from the serious intellectual or artistic types philosophizing endlessly, that French films seem to love to feature for some reason. It doesn't mean these 2 men don't have their own feelings, dignity and longings. And the film follows them with a gentle affection. Their shy but caring little gestures for each other are touching to witness even without a hot sex scene or high emotions.
Wouldn't you want a Romain or Ademar of your own in your life?
I should like to see Arthur Cahn never loses his quality and carry on making films for us.
