This isn't a great work of cinematic art and in places it is clumsy. However, it is moving and very touching.
Others have pointed out that modern France is not as virulently homophobic. The film seems to address attitudes which are at least twenty years out of date. That said there are significant portions of the population who still think like this and perhaps films like this are still necessary?
Nathan's experiences mirror my own in the 60's and 70's. It was a traumatic to relive some of the terror and existential dread. I remember constantly looking over my shoulder in case there was someone after me and I didn't have a boyfriend.
Others have pointed out that modern France is not as virulently homophobic. The film seems to address attitudes which are at least twenty years out of date. That said there are significant portions of the population who still think like this and perhaps films like this are still necessary?
Nathan's experiences mirror my own in the 60's and 70's. It was a traumatic to relive some of the terror and existential dread. I remember constantly looking over my shoulder in case there was someone after me and I didn't have a boyfriend.