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2020103 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Masculinity Lgbtq Rights

Silence and Swords

2020103 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A group of transgender men engages in activities like skinny-dipping and sword fighting while camping in Northern Europe's last wilderness.

Masculinity Lgbtq Rights

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Malthe Wermuth Saxer

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A group of transgender men engages in activities like skinny-dipping and sword fighting while camping in Northern Europe's last wilderness.

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Malthe Wermuth Saxerdirector

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A group of transgender men camp in Northern Europe's last wilderness. They engage in activities like skinny-dipping and sword fighting. These experiences allow them to reclaim boyhood moments they feel were lost. As they spend time in nature, they confront their identities and the dynamics of male friendship. The film, directed by Malthe Wermuth Saxer, runs for 103 minutes and addresses modern masculinity through personal stories and shared experiences.

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