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Close to His Chest (2019)

Genre : Drama, Romance, Documentary

Runtime : 1H 14M

Director : Jerry Carlsson, José Manuel Carrasco, José A. Cortés Amunárriz, Pablo Guerrero, Enrique Rey, Carlos Ruano, Anette Sidor

Synopsis

These men are undergoing a crucial stage of self-discovery, but for better or worse - they will not go through it alone. A selection of 6 shorts about the complexities of gay and male sexuality. Includes: Along the Road [Längs vägen] (2011); Drives [Pulsiones] (2009); Frozen Princess [Princesa de hielo] (2017); Naked [Desnudos] (2013); Swimming Pool [Piscina] (2017); Visibles (2018).

Actors

Juana Acosta
Juana Acosta
Carmen
Nacho Casalvaque
Nacho Casalvaque
Guillermo Martín
Cayetana Payno Del Rio
Cayetana Payno Del Rio
Mujer Cienciología
Carlos Guerrero
Carlos Guerrero
Javier
Nacho Marraco
Nacho Marraco
Padre
Marko Mihailovic
Marko Mihailovic
Félix
Rocío Mostaza
Rocío Mostaza
Madre
Sergio Peris-Mencheta
Sergio Peris-Mencheta
Antonio
Ferran Vilajosana
Ferran Vilajosana
Santi
Álex Villazán
Álex Villazán
Jota

Crews

Jerry Carlsson
Jerry Carlsson
Director
José Manuel Carrasco
José Manuel Carrasco
Director
José A. Cortés Amunárriz
José A. Cortés Amunárriz
Director
Pablo Guerrero
Pablo Guerrero
Director
Enrique Rey
Enrique Rey
Director
Carlos Ruano
Carlos Ruano
Director
Anette Sidor
Anette Sidor
Director
Jerry Carlsson
Jerry Carlsson
Writer
José Manuel Carrasco
José Manuel Carrasco
Writer
José A. Cortés Amunárriz
José A. Cortés Amunárriz
Writer
Diego García de Zuñiga Pedrosa
Diego García de Zuñiga Pedrosa
Writer
Carlos Ruano
Carlos Ruano
Writer
Anette Sidor
Anette Sidor
Writer

Trailers and other movies

CLOSE TO HIS CHEST Shorts Compilation Teaser (Gay & Male Sexuality)

Posters and backgrounds

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