Altered Innocence Vol. 1

Altered Innocence Vol. 1

2021 · 161 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama, Romance, Comedy, Fantasy

A vibrant anthology of LGBTQ+ short films and music videos that delve into the complexities of youth, identity, and desire. This diverse collection showcases a range of cinematic voices—both emerging and established—exploring the exhilaration, vulnerability, and confusion of coming-of-age through stories that celebrate queer love, self-discovery, and the breaking of societal boundaries. Blending narrative shorts, experimental visuals, and music-driven pieces, the anthology offers an evocative, multifaceted portrait of innocence transformed.

Directed by Bertrand Mandico

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Elina Löwensohn Margit Toth
Félix Maritaud Léo
Kate Moran The Lover Scorned
Niels Schneider The Cheating Boyfriend
Pablo Puyol Asier
Jenna Thiam Isadora
Jasper Bel Bored Boy
Laurie Reynal Laurie
Mila Lendormy Mila
Israel Rodríguez Guillermo
Marylou Mayniel Laetitia
Lucas Doméjean Roca

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