GAYLETTER

Just because the film opens up on the searing white sands and blue skied beaches of Brazil doesn’t necessarily mean the film is going to be super hot and sweaty. Instead, in the hands of stellar Brazillian director Karim Ainouz, Futuro Beach opens with a tragedy that unites a lifeguard (involved in a failed rescue) with the victim’s super sexy biker friend visiting from Germany. In a twist of fate the two men fall hard and fast for one another. They initiate their sexual adventure in a car, with a scene that made me so horny I hit pause to cool off a bit and refresh my rum drink. Told in three parts, the film departs Futuro Beach and heads off to Europe where the drama continues to unfold in a mysterious and unexpected fashion. A surprise visit from the lifeguard’s brother years later turns the plot upside down and inside out, so hold on until the poetic and deeply poignant end where the men of this tale journey into an unknown future. A bold choice to open the festival and one I will remember for days to come.

Check out the Newfest schedule. There are a myriad of exciting LGBTQ themed films to enjoy, If I come across one of note you should check out I will be sure to let you know. Peace out from the sunny green mountains of Vermont.

$13, 7:00PM, Walter Reade Theatre, 165 W. 65th ST. NY, NY.