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STRANGER BY THE LAKE

L'inconnu du lac

Directed by Alain Guiraudie
France, 2013
Drama, Thriller, Romance, LGBTQ+
  • 100100 minutes

Synopsis

Summertime. A cruising spot for men is tucked away on the shores of a lake. Franck falls in love with Michel, an attractive, potent, and lethally dangerous man. Franck knows this—but decides to live out his passion anyway.

Synopsis

Summertime. A cruising spot for men is tucked away on the shores of a lake. Franck falls in love with Michel, an attractive, potent, and lethally dangerous man. Franck knows this—but decides to live out his passion anyway.