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Mickael (sensational young discovery
Johan Libéreau), a judo fanatic with working-class parents,
has a pretty girlfriend named Vanessa (Salomé Stévenin
of CLARA'S SUMMER), whom he has known all his life. Nouveau-riche
Clément (popular French teen actor Pierre Perrier) also
loves judo. An uneasy but powerful attraction begins as Clément
helps Mickael lose a drastic amount of weight for an upcoming
meet. Vanessa, at first wary of Clément, begins to enjoy
his company. As part of a complex set of sacrifices and emotional
revelations, the three teenagers begin an intimate encounter
that leads to a life-changing sexual experience for all. The
most affected is Mickael, who comes to realize that his obsession
with sport may hide darker issues concerning his family and
his place in the world.
Special Note
Johan Libéreau, the young lead in COLD SHOWERS also stars in THE WITNESSES (Les Témoins), from André Techiné (WILD REEDS, MY FAVORITE
SEASON, etc) alongside Emmanuelle Béart, Michel Blanc, and
Julie Depardieu.
Directed by Antony Cordier
Running time: 100 min. / French with English subtitles
“French cinema at its best!”
Noah Cowan, TORONTO INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL
“An honest film about maturation
and one boy's struggle to follow his dreams. Explicit, controversial,
and thought-provoking!”
Svet Atanasov, DVDtalk
“(Cold Showers) will
keep your interest from the first frame. It is a character
driven piece
about the boundaries between sex and friends. It explores the
concept of sex crossing the boundaries of friendship creating
havoc in the life of a boy in love. The acting is noteworthy
and the visuals make it difficult to take your eyes off the
screen. It would make a great stocking stuffer this year
for anyone who
loves movies!”
Jason Whitaker, GENERATION Q
“Profoundly affecting!”
Jason Buchanan”, ALL MOVIE GUIDE
“COLD SHOWERS is complete with
sexual abandon, youthful exuberance, and gratuitous nudity
- of course!
(It's a) crazy sexy adventure that might leave you eventually
needing a cold shower!”
Christian Cintron, EDGE BOSTON
“Erotically explosive!”
Eric Moore, Philadelphia International Film Festival
“Raw, authentic and refreshing!”
Richard Lim, movieXclusive.com
“Brilliant!
Executed with sublime finesse! You can feel the sexual tension!”
Rafael Gamboa, DVDVERDICT.com
 Interview
with Director in Toronto
Photo
gallery
Widescreen
Scene
selections
Coming
attractions
Dolby
5.0 and 2.0 audio
Optional
subtitles
2005
Cannes International Film Festival -
Director's Fortnight
2005
Toronto International Film Festival
2005
Cinemania Film Festival
2006
Palm Springs International Film Festival
2006
Rendezvous with French Cinema
2006
Philadelphia International Film Festival
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