Bent

Impressive, despite almost all the criticisms I originally wanted to have. The biggest flaw, which I can't get over, is the ending, which was suspiciously undramatic compared to everything I've seen so far, and above all expected and cheap. The acting is pretty good (I have a feeling that if I saw the "verbal intercourse" scene in the theatre, I would either be red behind the ears or start laughing inappropriately), but at least half of the great atmosphere is due to Glass' excellent music. As tends to be the case. Three and a half. (08/11/2013)

In the context of films dealing with LGBT issues, this one tackles an unusual and original subject. Imagine being gay in Nazi Germany, which is even worse than being Jewish (and that's saying something, considering history). The film deals with love behind the barbed wire of a labor camp, where all the prisoners are basically on death row (whether voluntary or involuntary). The opening cabaret sequence was very debauched and suggestive, and then the film rides a mostly dramatic wave that was laced with romantic peripeties. In short, a film in which gay people are viewed from a different contemporary perspective than what we are used to. (29/04/2013)