Acts of Love

2021

1h 11m

Romance

Documentary

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100%

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6 Reviews

When his older boyfriend loses interest in him, the filmmaker relocates to Chicago and uses dating apps to cast new lovers in an amorphous project that his mother hates.

Lovia Gyarkye

Hollywood Reporter

During... keenly vulnerable and sometimes unusual moments that Acts of Love stands out in its exploration of attraction, desire, sex and intimacy.

May 11, 2021

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Molly Adams

In Review Online

[The] myopic tension at the heart of Acts of Love, of whether a project like this is entirely [indulgent] or whether there is some legitimate collective value to it, is equally frustrating and enthralling.

May 10, 2022

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Stephen Saito

Moveable Fest

[The] director provocatively mixes filmmaking approaches to examine the gap between love and sex.

Oct 14, 2021

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Glenn Sumi

NOW Toronto

Bethel's documentary offers up a bold, brave look at intimacy, honesty and power dynamics.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 14, 2021

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Ricardo Gallegos

La Estatuilla

A fascinating combination of non-fiction and fiction that explores the complexities of a romantic relationship. [Full Review in Spanish]

Oct 10, 2021

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Pat Mullen

POV Magazine

Acts of Love is a thoughtful study of love and heartbreak, but ultimately a celebration of savouring the encounters that define us throughout our journeys.

May 22, 2021

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Isidore Bethel

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Francis Leplay

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Isidore Bethel

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Isidore Bethel

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Francis Leplay

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Isidore Bethel

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Synopsis

When his older boyfriend loses interest in him, the filmmaker relocates to Chicago and uses dating apps to cast new lovers in an amorphous project that his mother hates.

Director: Isidore Bethel, Francis Leplay
Producer: Isidore Bethel, J. Gonçalves, Francis Leplay, Lucie Rego, Pauline Tran Van Lieu
Screenwriter: Isidore Bethel, Francis Leplay, Isidore Bethel, Francis Leplay
Production Co: Sin Sitio Cine
Genre: Romance, Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 11m

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