Passages of Nexus

A gay filmmaker navigates a complex love triangle over the course of a year in Paris. After impulsively starting an affair with a woman, he struggles to end it, leading to emotional turmoil and strained relationships with his husband. The film explores the messy, often selfish nature of desire and the consequences of infidelity.

Passages of Nexus received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its raw emotional honesty and nuanced portrayal of complex relationships. Some found the characters' self-absorption and indecisiveness frustrating, but many lauded its candid depiction of desire and vulnerability.

• Praised for its intimate and unflinching look at modern relationships and desire.

• Noted for strong performances, particularly from its lead actors.

• Some critics found the characters unsympathetic due to their selfish behavior.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's frank exploration of complicated relationships and emotional honesty, though some found the characters' self-centeredness and erratic decisions difficult to connect with.

The film was shot on 16mm film, a choice director Ira Sachs made to give it a more intimate and tactile feel, reminiscent of classic European art house cinema.