This blend of psychological thriller and hardcore homoeroticism depicts a secluded French beach populated by men who skinny-dip in its...
This blend of psychological thriller and hardcore homoeroticism depicts a secluded French beach populated by men who skinny-dip in its lake and then head off to the nearby woods for anonymous hook-ups. But when one witnesses a murder, the setting's idyllic nature is altered - not that this will stop him embarking on an affair with the killer. Winner of Best Director in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
On visits to the gay beach, Franck (Pierre Deladonchamps) develops an infatuation with Michel (Christophe Paou), but the dudes-only location becomes the backdrop to more brutal activities when he voyeuristically watches Michel drown a young man. This doesn’t deter Franck from striking up a sexual relationship with Michel, but the shadow of the murder will linger over their affair and lead towards further sinister events.
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65 %6,513 reviewsAudience score rating
"Explicit sex scenes mark this absorbing and intelligent exploration of queer desire."
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Variety
Variety"There are very real, very potent emotions underlying every action, be it an explicit sex act, a lingering embrace, or a horrible realization that meting out death does not necessarily preclude love."
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Time Out
Time Out"Guiraudie's sheer frankness about sex is refreshing when so many supposedly grownup films are content to hint coyly and timidly."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A dark and at times, absorbing contemplation on love, sex, desire and murder."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterStranger by the Lake | Details
Award winner- Winner of Un Certain Regard (Best Director) and Queer Palm, Cannes Film Festival 2013.
- Rating
- R18+, Actual sexual activity
- Runtime
- 97
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- France
