The Blonde One (Un rubio)
Universidad del Cine (2019)
Drama, Queer Themes/Interest, Romance
On Order
#1911
8*
Seen ItYes
(11/20/2019 Dekkoo)
IMDB   7.5
108 mins Argentina / Spanish
Dekkoo 
Alfonso Barón
Justo Calabria
Antonia De Michelis
Melissa Falter
Malena Irusta
Gaston Re
Ailin Salas
Charly Velasco
Director
Marco Berger
Producer Marco Berger
Lucas Papa
Writer/Composer Marco Berger
Cinematography Nahuel Berger


In the suburbs of Buenos Aires, Gabriel (Gabo, the blond one) has rented a room in coworker's, Juan, home. Shy and reserved, Gabo is reluctant to follow Juan's wandering hands and meaningful looks. With a revolving door of females streaming in and out of Juan's bedroom, Juan machismo seems firmly in place. However, the attraction between the two men is undeniable. What starts out as a sexual relationship largely based on convenience of location, soon develops into the engrossing evolution of a tender and intimate relationship, which is as sweet as it is heartbreaking.
Edition Details
Original Title Un rubio
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Purchase Date 11/16/2019
Store Amazon
Purchase Price $28.89
Condition New
Order ORDER # 112-4740042-9690635
Links +9 Review: QueerGuru (Roger Walker-Dack April 20th, 2019)
IMDB
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References
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QueerGuru Rating 9

Notes
While this is a wee tale, it is a well done bit of story telling. As is customary in many of Marco Berger's films, it builds slowly. That there is a physical attraction between the two men is obvious. That it is eventually consummated is inevitable. But as one might expect, Juan's OTT bi-sexuality and Gasbo's exclusive homosexually don't mesh well. That's not a spoiler. But Berger tells a sensitive vignette of a tale, which I found satisfying.