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199570 minPGdocumentary

4.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Addiction Lgbtq Rights

Desolate Rome

199570 minPGdocumentary

4.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

A male homosexual drug addict in 1980s Rome faces personal challenges amid television news coverage of the Gulf War and shifting societal attitudes.

Addiction Lgbtq Rights

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Vincent Dieutre

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A male homosexual drug addict in 1980s Rome faces personal challenges amid television news coverage of the Gulf War and shifting societal attitudes.

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A male homosexual drug addict navigates life in 1980s Rome. The documentary features a voice-over that details his struggles and experiences. Long takes capture the city's beauty while snippets of television news report on the Gulf War. These broadcasts contrast the protagonist's personal turmoil with global events. Commercials from the era provide additional context, reflecting societal attitudes. Directed by Vincent Dieutre, the film runs for 70 minutes and offers an unfiltered look at a marginalized existence during a chaotic time.

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