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The Summer with Carmen
A seductive and smart gay comedy set on a cruisy Greek island.
Director: Zacharias Mavroeidis
Overview
Demos and Nikitas are trying to write a gay film script while on holiday. Their friendship buoys them up as they deal with the issues in their own lives. Sex and relationships are key, but family and friends get in the way. And there’s also a dog… Funny, smart and ravishing to look at, this is a sharply written film of unexpected pleasures.
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