“Subtly, moodily, GENTLE works its way under your skin.” - Jessica Kiang, Variety
“An immersive, often melancholic, study.” - Amber Wilkinson, Screen International
Wednesday, March 29, 8:30pm | In this haunting love story, Edina is a female bodybuilder whose taut, tanned physique belies her delicate, sensitive nature. She and Adam, her partner and trainer, are determined to win the world championship, regardless of the toll training takes on her body, or the cost of her expensive supplements and steroids. To make extra money, Edina takes a side job as an escort, introducing her to new notions of care and desire, and giving her the opportunity to see the disparity between her goals and her true self.
Awards & Nominations
Nominee - Grand Jury Prize, World Cinema - Dramatic, Sundance Film Festival
Winner - Best Debut, Feature, Raindance Film Festival
Winner - Special Mention, Directors’ Week, Brussels International Film Festival
Chicago European Union Film Festival: A celebration of emerging voices and a showcase of provocative perspectives from across the European Union. We welcome you to country hop with us all March long. Regardless of the country of origin, every film in the 26th Chicago European Union Film Festival has been chosen for you, our Chicago audience. We invite you to see the world on our screens. View full festival here.
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