Combat (2006) [N/A]

Release Date:
February 16, 2006

Original Title:
Combat

Genres:
Drama

Production Companies:
Thank You & Good Night Productions

Production Countries:
Belgium

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 57

Told in three parts, Patrick Carpentier's "The Irregularity of the tearing" is a three part cine-diary on intimacy, sensuality and desire. Part one, "God is a Dog" (2004) is shot on Super 8 and confronts the film makers remembrances of childhood memories and how they interact with his adult love encounters. Section two, "Les 9 mardis" (The 9 Tuesdays) (2005) deals with the absurdity of the passage of time. Time that reopens and closes past wounds, time the provides the courage to continue. The final installment is "Combat," winner of the 2006 Berlin Teddy Award for best gay film. The tale of two young men both deeply in love who can only express their feelings through acts of physical violence committed upon each other. Full moons and lush forests frame this deeply felt and moving love story between two beautiful, youthful men.

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Assistant Production Manager:
Frederic Arends

Director:
Patrick Carpentier

Director of Photography:
Colin Lévêque

Editor:
Méline Van Aelbrouck

Makeup Artist:
Georges Boschloos

Producer:
Geneviève De Bauw

Screenplay:
Patrick Carpentier

Sound Mixer:
Peter Soldan

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