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14-year-old Elias increasingly feels like an outsider in his village. When he meets his new neighbour of the same age, Alexander, Elias is confronted with his burgeoning sexuality.


Louis, a Flemish writer, decides to isolate himself at the Côte d’Azur, hoping this place will bring him inspiration.

Geert Van Rampelberg
Louis

Samuel Suchod
Tommy
Anna Sacuto
Melanie
Cathy Ruiz
Post Office Clerk
The Unknown Man is a drama film released in 2021 exploring themes of côte d'azur, writer, lgbt, gay theme, short film. Directed by Anthony Schatteman, it stars Geert Van Rampelberg, Samuel Suchod, Anna Sacuto. Louis, a Flemish writer, decides to isolate himself at the Côte d’Azur, hoping this place will bring him inspiration.
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