also the heart is a muscle
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Based on the real-life experiences of a friend, Antonio Vasaturo’s striking 15-minute film follows a young man rebuilding his body after illness. As his obsession with his physique intensifies, he embarks on a new journey of discovery as an attraction to similar bodies arises. Told through a series of vignettes centred around its protagonist, also the heart is a muscle, is an experimental portrait of a complex, but relatable character.
Release Date
2023-05-17
Average
6
Rating:
3.0 startsTagline
fake story based on true events
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