In Seine-Saint-Denis, young men navigate their lives in high-rise projects. Their stories reveal a stark absence of women, often depicted only as silhouettes. Director Alice Diop captures their struggles with masculine identity amid urban isolation. Personal narratives unfold in everyday settings, where these men express their vulnerabilities and confront societal pressures. Christophe Barral and Modibo Diarra are among those sharing their experiences in this 39-minute documentary set in contemporary Paris.

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Why Watch

Meet young men in Seine-Saint-Denis confronting masculinity.
Find out how urban isolation shapes their identities.
See the absence of women represented as silhouettes.

Did You Know

The film is directed by Alice Diop, a woman director.
It features a cast that includes Christophe Barral and My Lan Nguyen Quang.
The documentary has a runtime of 39 minutes.
It was produced in France in 2016.

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Masculine identity studiesUrban isolation themesFrench cinema enthusiasts

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Who directed the documentary 'Towards Tenderness'?

Alice Diop directed the documentary 'Towards Tenderness'.

What is the duration of 'Towards Tenderness'?

'Towards Tenderness' has a duration of 39 minutes.

In which country was 'Towards Tenderness' produced?

'Towards Tenderness' was produced in France.

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