Country Queer

On the Frioul Islands, two wandering friends confront the landscape. Among the gulls and agaves, on the burning limestone, they explore their desires.

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.