Les Inshortables, Vol. 1

Les Inshortables, Vol. 1

2015 · Drama, Romance

At 15, John and Nicolas decide to learn about love together; Matteo falls in love with the village priest; and Gabriel secretly draws naked men... Seven European shorts on the theme of homosexuality and early teenage love, selected by the Marais Film Festival.

Directed by Elin Övergaard

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