Frioul

Benoît built his paradise hidden from view, emancipated in his own way, resolved to face the constraints of a space which, in imaginations, conflicts with his identity. The countryside. One day, he and other queers from the area decide to organize the first Pride of the Périgord vert, because it is time to come out, to take up space to celebrate, heal, and finally open a path.

In August 2022, a group of squatters entered an abandoned building in Marseille. Inside, they uncovered the forgotten remnants of Jean-Pierre’s life – hidden among decaying papers and neglected VHS tapes – a treasure trove of the Mineshaft founder’s archives. Piece by piece, they began to uncover a history of pleasure, transgression, and community. Guided by a voice-over, they navigated Jean-Pierre’s intimate space, uncovering a story of defiance and desire, preserved in the materials he left behind.

Hidden from the eyes of those who enjoy the river and the sun, a hill becomes a place of ephemeral encounters. Here the bodies melt in the shade, resistant by desire. From there, a voice rises.