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Gentle

Original title: Szelíd
2023 · 1 h 33 min
Directed by László Csuja · Hungary · Contemporary European Art Cinema
Drama

Cast

Eszter Csonka György Turós Csaba Krisztik Éva Kerekes János Papp Gábor Ferenczi

Plot

Edina, a female bodybuilder, is ready to sacrifice everything for the dream she shares with Adam, her partner and trainer: to win the Miss Olympia competition. The odd love she finds on her way there makes her see the difference between her dreams and her true self.

Sinekatalog’s take

A female bodybuilder chasing a title with her trainer-partner discovers a different kind of tenderness along the way. The film treats an extreme body culture with sympathy, asking what strength and love actually cost. Quiet, physical and curious; good for viewers who like character studies.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.2 / 10 (707 votes)
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