The Acrobat (2020)
In an ever-expanding but nondescript North American city, Christophe, a middle-aged businessman, unexpectedly encounters Micha, a Russian acrobat recovering from an injury, while house-hunting. An instant attraction is quickly consummated and they embark on a torrid affair that helps each of them cope with their respective trials. A provocative, poignant drama about intimacy in an age of anonymity.
Director: Rodrigue Jean
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 134 min
Release Date: February 7, 2020
Cast
- Sébastien Ricard - Christophe
- Yury Paulau - Micha
- Victor Fomine - Louis
- Lise Roy - Éva
- Chloé Germentier - Tracy Ling
- Dominick Rustam-Chartrand - Pizza Delivery Man
- Sébastien Gauthier - Circus Manager
- François Mercure - Delivery Man 1
- Charles-Aubey Houde - Delivery Man 2
- Papedame Diongue - Night Security Guard
Screenplay
Music: Steve Bates
Cinematography: Mathieu Laverdière
Editing: Omar Elhamy
Production: Transmar Films
Country: Canada
Language: Pусский, Français, English
Original Language: fr
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
grave, cynical, lgbt, hard, frantic, gay theme, playful, vindictive, provocative, depressed, bitter, ambiguous, authoritarian, baffled, bold
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Acrobat about?
- In an ever-expanding but nondescript North American city, Christophe, a middle-aged businessman, unexpectedly encounters Micha, a Russian acrobat recovering from an injury, while house-hunting. An instant attraction is quickly consummated and they embark on a torrid affair that helps each of them cope with their respective trials. A provocative, poignant drama about intimacy in an age of anonymity.
- Who directed The Acrobat?
- The Acrobat was directed by Rodrigue Jean.
- Who stars in The Acrobat?
- The Acrobat stars Sébastien Ricard, Yury Paulau, Victor Fomine, Lise Roy, Chloé Germentier, Dominick Rustam-Chartrand.
- How long is The Acrobat?
- The Acrobat has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- What genre is The Acrobat?
- The Acrobat is a Drama film.
- Where was The Acrobat produced?
- The Acrobat was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of The Acrobat?
- The themes of The Acrobat include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.