Walking a Tightrope (1991)
- Original title
- Les Équilibristes
- Directed by
- Nikos Papatakis
- Genre
- drama film, LGBTQ-related film
- Country
- France
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 4.9 of 10 from 8 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
The film follows a French circus performer who struggles with his identity and desires in a repressive society. He seeks connection and freedom while navigating prejudice and personal loss.
tendermelancholicintimateslow-burnemotionally intensevisually subduedreflectivebittersweet
What happens
Walking a Tightrope (French: Les Équilibristes) is a 1991 French drama film written and directed by Nikos Papatakis. It was screened in competition at the 48th Venice International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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