Ungentle
Watch TrailerA fictionalised essay read by Ben Wishaw exploring the complicated relationship between British espionage and male homosexuality. An anonymous narrator talks through the various chapters of his life as a spy and a gay man in late 20th-century Britain. His vivid stories of intimacy and surveillance play out over shots of the luscious countryside, busy Central London streets, and nighttime cruising zones.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Huw Lemmey |
| Runtime | 37 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (6 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative as a hypnotic, intellectual inquiry, relying on Whishaw's compelling voiceover and the stark contrast between intimate confession and serene, observational visuals. It explores the very texture of a double life, where every gesture exists in the shadow of both desire and surveillance.
What lingers after viewing is a profound, melancholic atmosphere, a sense of history as a personal and political archive that refuses to be sealed. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Huw Lemmey
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In a quiet room, allowing the lyrical voiceover and imagery to fully absorb you.
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