Stranger by the Lake: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Fish Jelly Review
In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison welcome back Nick and Joseph of Fish Jelly Film Reviews to discuss the 2013 French erotic thriller 'Stranger by the Lake' directed by Alain Guiraudie.
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:19 'Stranger by the Lake'
01:21 Director Alain Guiraudie
02:11 Plot Summary and Initial Reactions
03:44 Personal Experiences and Connections
05:24 Themes and Symbolism
22:27 Exploring the Cruising Setting
25:57 Character Analysis and Relationships
30:04 Ambiguity of Time and Final Thoughts
31:08 Exploring Themes of Sexuality and Emotional Disconnection
33:02 Cinematography and Ambiguity in Key Scenes
34:22 Character Analysis: Franck and Michel
40:30 The Haunting Ending and Alternate Versions
44:41 Comparative Analysis with Other Films of the early Twenty-Tens
47:33 Cultural Context and Societal Reflections
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