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The Male Gaze: Shadows on Skin

2023Movie1 h 27 min

DramaRomance
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A sensual, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

​From a swimming pool in Brazil to the back seat of a car in Germany via an apartment in the early hours of the morning where three men dance to the beat of wild passions, here are four stories about the marks that can be left when skin touches skin. Even in brightness, some shadows will always linger. The 4 short films are: Offline [Desconexo] (2020); Hedon (2019); Adán & Esteban (2022); Private Photos [Fotos Privadas] (2020).

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Romance
  • Art House
  • Short Film Collection
  • Sensual Exploration
  • Thematic Shadows
  • Character-Driven
  • Socially Conscious
  • Contemporary Realism

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Marcelo Grabowsky, Julian Dieterich, Nicolás Alan Medina

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 24, 2023 · 1 h 27 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
February 24, 2023
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Portuguese, Spanish
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Male Gaze: Shadows on Skin worth watching?"

Questions about The Male Gaze: Shadows on Skin

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Is The Male Gaze: Shadows on Skin worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Male Gaze: Shadows on Skin a sequel?

  1. The Male Gaze: First Kiss (2018)
  2. The Male Gaze: The Heat of the Night (2019)
  3. The Male Gaze: Strikers & Defenders (2020)
  4. The Male Gaze: The Boy Is Mine (2020)
  5. The Male Gaze: Hide and Seek (2021)
  6. The Male Gaze: Nocturnal Instincts (2021)
  7. The Male Gaze: Three's Company (2021)
  8. The Male Gaze: Celluloid Dreams (2021)
  9. The Male Gaze: Fleeting Glances (2022)
  10. The Male Gaze: Shadows on Skin (2023)
  11. The Male Gaze: A Better Tomorrow (2023)
  12. The Male Gaze: Risk Appeal (2023)
  13. The Male Gaze: Boy Trouble (2024)
  14. The Male Gaze : French Connection (2024)
  15. The Male Gaze: Bitter Sweet (2024)
  16. The Male Gaze: Reality Bites (2025)
  17. The Male Gaze: Breaking Dawn (2025)
  18. The Male Gaze: Secrets and Lies (2025)
  19. The Male Gaze: Heavenly Creatures (2025)
  20. The Male Gaze: Wild Youth (2026)
  21. The Male Gaze: Naughty Boys (2026)
  22. The Male Gaze: Wandering Heart (2026)
  23. The Male Gaze: Courage Under Fire (2026)

Yes: it's movie 10 of 23 in its series, after The Male Gaze: Fleeting Glances (2022) and before The Male Gaze: A Better Tomorrow (2023).

Is The Male Gaze: Shadows on Skin good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Male Gaze: Shadows on Skin plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.