

Altered Innocence Vol. 1
2021-05-25 · 161 min · ★ 4.0
A vibrant anthology of LGBTQ+ short films and music videos that delve into the complexities of youth, identity, and desire. This diverse collection showcases a range of cinematic voices—both emerging and established—exploring the exhilaration, vulnerability, and confusion of coming-of-age through stories that celebrate queer love, self-discovery, and the breaking of societal boundaries. Blending narrative shorts, experimental visuals, and music-driven pieces, the anthology offers an evocative, multifaceted portrait of innocence transformed.
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- Directors
- Cam Archer, Anna Cazenave Cambet, Antonio Hens, Yann Gonzalez, Caroline Poggi, Jonathan Vinel, Shaun Hughes, Peter Strickland, Alexis Langlois, Bertrand Mandico, João Nicolau, Gjertrud Bergaust
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- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Elina LöwensohnMargit Toth
Félix MaritaudLéo
Kate MoranThe Lover Scorned
Niels SchneiderThe Cheating Boyfriend
Pablo PuyolAsier
Jenna ThiamIsadora
Jasper BelBored Boy
Israel RodríguezGuillermo
Marylou MaynielLaetitia
Nana BenamerKalthoum
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