Like A Brother (Comme Un Frère)

Friday, September 16
Tower Theatre - 11 p.m.
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The tearing away of youthful dreams and the realization of electric adulthood provide the core of Comme Un Frère, the dramatic telling of both sides of a young man's life.

When 18-year-old aspiring actor Sebastien leaves his small French town and moves to Paris, he reinvents himself, changing his name to Zack, after the lead character in his favorite American TV show. Every night he cruises the city's most fashionable gay bars, hoping to find love, but despite numerous partners, he's unable to find sexual or emotional fulfillment.When his old friend Romain calls and announces that he is coming to Paris, Zack's unrequited feelings are rekindled, and he is forced to make some big decisions about his life and how to live it honestly.

Directed by Bernard Alapetite
2004, France, Video, 55 minutes
In French with English Subtitles

This program contains graphic sexual situations and nudity. No one under 17 admitted.

The Last Night (L'Ultima Notte)

Directed by Matthieu Guez
2004, Canada, Video, 19 minutes
In English and French with English Subtitles
Crossing into adulthood is a major step, in this case marked by one last night of youthful exuberance and sexuality. The effects of this triple encounter are not lost on Tony and Chloe as innocence is shattered while their frightening future lies ahead.

Screening Sponsor: Knights of Malta
Day Sponsor: Engelmann Cellars