L'homme blessé

"Out of the Shadows."

Jan 11 1985 Unrated 1h 49m
Crime, Drama, Romance

Henri is a lonely, isolated young man who lets no one get close to him. He meets a street hustler and comes out of his shell, going 180 degrees into gay obsession. Though he has yet to physically approach the object of his affection, Henri builds up so much unrequited lust that it explodes with horrible results.

Plot

It's summer, the end of adolescence for Henri who does not go on vacation. Accompanying his sister to the station, he meets a man who immediately attracts him. He then discovers another world, nocturnal, masculine, crossed by frustrated desires and sexual violence. Henri becomes the shadow of John, burning with his contact but looking for pleasure and, perhaps, love.

Written by

Hervé Guibert, Patrice Chéreau

Directed by

Patrice Chéreau

Production Countries

France

Production Companies

France 3 Cinéma, Gaumont, Oliane Productions, Renn Productions, AJO Distribution, Azor Films, Partner's Productions

Languages

Français

Awards

1 win & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,435
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA