In the Grayscale
“A gentle boy-meets-boy romance.” — Variety
“Mature, understated and quite steamy, here’s an intelligent adult drama that treats its characters and their life decisions with honesty and frankness.” — Movies.com
When architect Bruno (hot Chilean TV star Francisco Celhay) finds himself passionately drawn to Santiago tour guide, Fernando (Emilio Edwards) he faces challenging decisions about his identity — and his relationship with his wife and young son. Hired to design a civic landmark for the Chilean capitol city, Bruno struggles with the commission. His uncertainty about how to proceed professionally is paralleled by his personal grappling.
Offering no easy answers, this tenderly told tale of sexual discovery has earned comparisons to Andrew Haigh’s Weekend for its beautifully realized portrayal of two men in love.
Awards & Press Quotes
WINNER
Jury Award for Best First Feature
Frameline, San Francisco LGBT Film Festival
WINNER
Ibero-American Debut Award
Miami International Film Festival
“Wonderfully complex character study”
– San Francisco Chronicle
“A measured, tenderly played study of imprecise sexual identity.”
– Variety
“Polished, visually engaging, and emotionally compelling.”
– Edge Media
“Powerfully acted, smartly written and directed,
and shot so beautifully that some of the visuals seem like lush paintings.”
– Crave Online
“A tender story.”
– Examiner.com
“These two leads deliver intellectually honest and
emotionally resonant performances that capture the push and pull of their attractions.”
– Film School Rejects
“Director Claudio Marcone impresses mightily with this sexy allegorical tale.”
– San Jose Mercury News
