Stranger by the Lake (2013)

June has rolled 'round and you know what that means?! It's Pride and we get to cover some LGBTQ+ films. 

This time, we're dipping into Gay Cinema with one of the best examples of the category. Number 22 in the BFI best LGBT film of all time is Alain Guiraudie's STRANGER BY THE LAKE. A masterful and nuanced take on the mystery genre, this minimalist, intimate, and insular film focuses on the shenanigans of a popular cruising area by the lake and the craziness that ensues over a collection of days. 

There's plenty to enjoy here as you will tell quite quickly, we didn't even note down time codes for this one; there's almost 90% un-coverage. It would be 100% if it weren't for shots like the car pulling into the parking lot and people talking (with their clothes on). 

STRANGER BY THE LAKE (2013) is streaming in the US on Apple TV +, free on Kanopy (with a US library card), as well as on Amazon Prime if you have the STRAND add-on, and in the UK you can rent it on Apple TV + !