With The Israeli Boys, NQV Media offers a solid collection of short films that challenge cultural and societal barriers and spark discussion about modern gay relationships and sex. The Israeli Boys is now available to rent or buy on Vimeo and Prime Video.
The beauty of short film collections lies within the diversity of themes and ideas brought to the screen. With The Israeli Boys, a solid collection of short films challenges cultural and societal barriers and sparks discussion about modern gay relationships and sex. Each of the six shorts offers a new perspective on gay culture, gender identity, and masculinity in Israel, and while some films are stronger than others, the journey is enthralling.
Opening the collection is Three, directed by Lior Soroka. Here, the challenges of opening up a relationship to a third party take centre stage when twenty-something Udi agrees to go along with his partner Nimrod’s proposal to have a threesome. Udi struggles to accept the idea until he meets Or, his partner’s artistic muse. Lior Soroka also brings us the beautiful After His Death. Following the recent loss of their father, his children discover a secret male partner who was kept silent for decades.
A Trip to the Desert, written by Nizan Lotem and Lior Haen, takes us on a hike with three best friends. However, on a trip designed to be a fun escape, secrets and announcements will test the bonds of friendship as the interface between religious belief, friendship, and sexuality is tested. Rubber Dolphin, directed by Ori Aharon, sees two men find more than just sex in each other’s arms following a casual meet as the heat of desire leads to debates on sexual roles, relationship goals and intimacy.
Michal Haggiag’s Stav follows a young trans man working the city’s streets, while Moshe Rosenthal’s Leave of Absence explores masculinity from the perspective of an ageing teacher whose passion for life has hit the buffers of old age.
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