Des gens qui passent

In a small French town, a young man named Léo finds himself drawn into a clandestine and dangerous world after a chance encounter. He becomes entangled with a group of men who frequent the riverbanks, leading him on a journey of self-discovery and desire. The film explores themes of sexuality, obsession, and the search for connection in an isolated setting.

Alain Guiraudie's 'Stranger by the Lake' (original title: 'Des gens qui passent') garnered significant critical acclaim for its daring exploration of desire and its unsettling atmosphere. While some found its explicit content challenging, many praised its bold artistic vision and masterful tension-building.

• Praised for its daring and unflinching portrayal of desire.

• Cited for its masterful creation of suspense and atmosphere.

• Noted for its bold visual style and provocative narrative.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's artistic merit and its courage in tackling taboo subjects, though some found the explicit nature difficult to engage with.

Won the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and the Queer Palm award.

The film was shot primarily on location along the Rhône river in the south of France, with many of the non-professional actors being locals.