Stranger by the Lake

Stranger by the Lake

L'inconnu du Lac

Summertime. A cruising spot for men, 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 wants to live out... More
1h40m France 2013
18+
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Tags
Gay Lust Thriller Europe Movies

Synopsis

Summertime. A cruising spot for men, 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 wants to live out his passion anyway.

'A psychosexually intriguing blend of Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window and William Friedkin's Cruising.' - Bob Mondello
NPR

★Cannes Film Festival - Un Certain Regard Directing Prize, Queer Palm
★Rotten Tomatoes 83% high rating!

Details

Country
France
Language
French
Director
Alain Guiraudie
Cast
Pierre Deladonchamps Christophe Paou Patrick d'Assumçao
Awards & Selections
Cannes Film Festival 2013 - Un Certain Regard - Directing Prize and Queer Palm, César Awards 2014 - Most Promising Actor, Seville European Film Festival 2013 - Best Film and Best Cinematography
Review
The sexiest and most elegant thriller in years

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