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Alex and Leo
Alternative title: Alex und der Löwe

Directed by Ives-Yuri Garate

Leo, a mid-30s advertising executive, falls for Alex, who has just ended a long-term relationship. While Alex is unsure about Leo's advances, Leo grapples with Alex's eccentric group of friends.
Alex and Leo is a gentle German gay romance about two men trying to move beyond the baggage of previous relationships. The plot is familiar and the production modest, but the leads have an easy warmth that makes the film pleasant and sincere.

Alex and Leo

Alternative title: Alex und der Löwe

Directed by Ives-Yuri Garate

Leo, a mid-30s advertising executive, falls for Alex, who has just ended a long-term relationship. While Alex is unsure about Leo's advances, Leo grapples with Alex's eccentric group of friends.

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Alex and Leo is a gentle German gay romance about two men trying to move beyond the baggage of previous relationships. The plot is familiar and the production modest, but the leads have an easy warmth that makes the film pleasant and sincere.

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