Beyond the Walls

Beyond the Walls

2012 · 98 min · FR · 6.4 (39 votes)
Dir. David Lambert · Starring Guillaume Gouix, Matila Malliarakis, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, David Salles, Flonja Kodheli, Carmela Locantore · Music Flonja Kodheli
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Paulo, a young pianist, meets Ilir, a double-bass player originally from Albania. It's love at first sight. Confronted by Anka, Paulo finds himself out on the street. Despite Ilir's misgivings, Paulo moves in with him. One day, when Paulo promises that he will love Ilir for the rest of his life, Ilir leaves the city and doesn't return. A few days later, Paulo finds out that Ilir is in jail, and the two lovers embark on an heart-breaking relationship.

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A tender, yet devastating exploration of young love's fragility. This film wraps you in its intimate, melancholic embrace, showcasing the intense highs and crushing lows of a passionate, doomed romance.

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