While the 2013 Cannes Film Festival has just ended, way back in the mists of time (2012, to be precise), Beyond The Walls (Hors les murs) screened during the Cannes Critics week. Unfortunately though, it’s still to arrive in either the UK (except for the London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival) or US, but we can take a look at the trailer and a clip, and hope it doesn’t take too long to get here.
Here’s the synopsis: ‘Paulo, a young pianist, meets Ilir, a double-bass player originally from Albania. It’s love at first sight. Confronted by Anka, Paulo finds himself out on the street. Despite Ilir’s misgivings, Paulo moves in with him. One day, when Paulo promises that he will love Ilir for the rest of his life, Ilir leaves the city and doesn’t return. A few days later, Paulo finds out that Ilir is in jail, and the two lovers embark on an heart-breaking relationship.’
David Lambert’s first feature is for fans of recent gay classics like Weekend and Keep The Lights On, and looks like it’ll be well worth watching. A US DVD & VoD release on August 26th has been announced.
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