While the plot has potential, the film's frequent nudity and inconsistent performances cater primarily to a Greek audience but fail to deliver a clear genre identity or compel

Potential feelgood summer hit for the gay community

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Yorgos Tsiantoulas

Andreas Labropoulos

Nikolaos Mihas

Zacharias Mavroeidis

Fondas Chalatsis

While having a day-long swim at Athens&apos; queer beach, best friends Demos and Nikitas recall the events of a recent summer in the prospect of turning them into a screenplay for Nikitas&apos; feature debut.

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A brand new storytelling

When I started watching this movie, I thought, &quot;An ordinary audience will probably think the film includes too much nudity.&quot; When I read the reviews, I realized I was right. However, this film doesn&apos;t actually contain excessive nudity. Instead, it portrays an aspect of gay culture. One of the most misguided judgments originating from a heterosexual mindset has always been the attempt to equate gay culture with heterosexual culture.

Yes, gays demand to be treated equally in society regarding rights and freedoms, and they are absolutely justified in this demand. The modern world has started to pave the way for equality, although there is still a long road ahead to achieve complete equality and freedom. However, we must understand that gay culture cannot be reduced to just a relationship between two people of the same sex. It is a broader concept that includes unique elements.

In gay culture, the way social life is lived may share similarities with heterosexuality, but the lifestyle demonstrates notable differences. For example, open relationships, orgies, and group dynamics are more widely accepted within gay culture than in heterosexual culture. Sexuality, rather than just sex, is a defining feature of gay culture and plays a crucial role in shaping identity.

Returning to the movie: yes, it features nudity, but this serves as a colorful element that adds cheerfulness and reminds viewers that the film stems from gay culture.

As for the movie itself, I liked it very much. Above all, experiencing Greece during the summertime made me feel wonderful. The actors-Yorgos Tsiantoulas (Demosthenes), Andreas Labropoulos (Nikitas), Nikolaos Mihas (Panos), Roubini Vasilakopoulou (Keti), Vasilis Tsigristaris (Thymios), and others-deliver outstanding performances. Their acting convinces us that they are as real as we are. The dialogues between the characters are relatable and innocent.

While the movie avoids diving deeply into melancholy, it provides a strong depiction of the characters&apos; past experiences. The film&apos;s greatest success lies in its technique. The script and direction employ an innovative storytelling method. Flashbacks, typewritten notes, and structuring the film as a discussion of a movie scenario are completely fresh elements. For this, the director, Zacharias Mavroeidis (also the scriptwriter), and Fondas Chalatsis, the co-scriptwriter, deserve congratulations.

If you are a heterosexual viewer and find gay nudity disturbing, consider how many heterosexual nude scenes a gay audience sees in mainstream movies. Gay individuals endure many such scenes-not only in movies but also in commercials, magazines, TV shows, billboards, and daily life. Try to view it from their perspective.

In this sexy, sun-drenched comedy, best friends Demos and Nikitas are about to embark on the most meta movie adventure ever. As our dynamic duo dives into writing their masterpiece, the story bounces between past and present. But beneath all the laughs and chaos, there&apos;s a joyous exploration of what it means to be a modern gay man.
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THE SUMMER WITH CARMEN - Trailer - Peccadillo Pictures

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When I started watching this movie, I thought, "An ordinary audience will probably think the film includes too much nudity." When I read the reviews, I realized I was right. However, this film doesn't actually contain excessive nudity. Instead, it portrays an aspect of gay culture. One of the most misguided judgments originating from a heterosexual mindset has always been the attempt to equate gay culture with heterosexual culture.

Yes, gays demand to be treated equally in society regarding rights and freedoms, and they are absolutely justified in this demand. The modern world has started to pave the way for equality, although there is still a long road ahead to achieve complete equality and freedom. However, we must understand that gay culture cannot be reduced to just a relationship between two people of the same sex. It is a broader concept that includes unique elements.

In gay culture, the way social life is lived may share similarities with heterosexuality, but the lifestyle demonstrates notable differences. For example, open relationships, orgies, and group dynamics are more widely accepted within gay culture than in heterosexual culture. Sexuality, rather than just sex, is a defining feature of gay culture and plays a crucial role in shaping identity.

Returning to the movie: yes, it features nudity, but this serves as a colorful element that adds cheerfulness and reminds viewers that the film stems from gay culture.

As for the movie itself, I liked it very much. Above all, experiencing Greece during the summertime made me feel wonderful. The actors-Yorgos Tsiantoulas (Demosthenes), Andreas Labropoulos (Nikitas), Nikolaos Mihas (Panos), Roubini Vasilakopoulou (Keti), Vasilis Tsigristaris (Thymios), and others-deliver outstanding performances. Their acting convinces us that they are as real as we are. The dialogues between the characters are relatable and innocent.

While the movie avoids diving deeply into melancholy, it provides a strong depiction of the characters' past experiences. The film's greatest success lies in its technique. The script and direction employ an innovative storytelling method. Flashbacks, typewritten notes, and structuring the film as a discussion of a movie scenario are completely fresh elements. For this, the director, Zacharias Mavroeidis (also the scriptwriter), and Fondas Chalatsis, the co-scriptwriter, deserve congratulations.

If you are a heterosexual viewer and find gay nudity disturbing, consider how many heterosexual nude scenes a gay audience sees in mainstream movies. Gay individuals endure many such scenes-not only in movies but also in commercials, magazines, TV shows, billboards, and daily life. Try to view it from their perspective.

While having a day-long swim at Athens' queer beach, best friends Demos and Nikitas recall the events of a recent summer in the prospect of turning them into a screenplay for Nikitas' feature debut.

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