Out of Date Defences

Out of Date Defences

2026 · 3 min

Behind so many of the troubles of love lies a frustrating mystery: why do they behave the way they do? Late at night, we might write them off as mean, lazy, or actively trying to ruin our lives.

Directed by Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat · Written by Alain de Botton

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