Ep 361- Director & Writer Philippe Grenier Talks His Oscar Qualifying Short "Muscat"

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon · Dec 10, 2024 · 16m

MUSCAT written and directed by Philippe Grenier is a film about incommunicability, resilience, taboos and sexual awakening. The meeting between Samir and Louis is decisive: like a storm in his heart and body, he experiences strong feelings that are impossible to ignore. His attraction to Louis will push Samir to reveal a truth that has been deeply repressed until now. This deeply touching short film has qualified to be considered for the 97th Academy® Awards.

Samir, a 16-year-old fisherman, discovers his attraction towards men when he meets Louis, a tourist traveling Morocco with his wife…