Les témoins (2007)
Release Year: 2007
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Los testigos, As Testemunhas, Die Zeugen, Wir waren Zeugen, Oi martyres, Szemtanúk, I testimoni, Swiadkowie, Svedoci, Свидетели, The Witnesses
Director: André Téchiné
Writer: André Téchiné, Jamil Rahmani, Laurent Guyot, Michel Canesi, Viviane Zingg
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: France 2 Cinéma, UGC Distribution, SBS Productions
Genre: Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: prostitute, sibling relationship, paris, france, aids, marseille, france, cruising, sexual promiscuity, hiv, male homosexuality, author, doctor, opera singer, 1980s
Story
The movie 'Les témoins' (Witnesses) directed by André Téchiné in 2007 revolves around two main characters: Pierre and Paul. Pierre, a former teacher, now living as a gay man in Paris, meets Paul, a young man who is new to the city and looking for love. The story begins with their meeting at a bar where they exchange glances and eventually spend the night together. After this encounter, Pierre becomes increasingly attached to Paul, seeing him as his 'witness' to his past life as a straight man and his present gay identity.
Summary
'Les témoins', released in 2007, is a French drama film directed by André Téchiné that explores themes of sexuality, love, and personal history. The movie focuses on the complex relationship between Pierre, a middle-aged gay man played by Michel Blanc, and Paul, a younger man portrayed by Mathieu Demy. The film delves into their emotional connection, with Pierre viewing Paul as a link to his past life and identity.
