Mattis feels rejected by his dad and seeks attention from his male dancing teacher. But this night something is different. Mattis induces a power struggle and when the dancing teacher desperately tries to set boundaries, they both loose control.
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Mattis feels rejected by his dad and seeks attention from his male dancing teacher. But this night something is different. Mattis induces a power struggle and when the dancing teacher desperately tries to set boundaries, they both loose control.
Young Man’s Dance is an unsettling Danish gay short film about loneliness, desire and a teenage dancer testing the boundaries of his relationship with an older instructor. Mathias Broe contrasts the elegance and control of ballroom dance with an increasingly uncomfortable power struggle, giving the film a striking tension. Its ambiguity leaves plenty to consider without pretending the situation is simple.
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