The Male Gaze: Naughty Boys

The Male Gaze: Naughty Boys (2026)



6.5 2026 94 min —

Director: Arnaud Delmarle

Cast: Adrien Casse, Rod Paradot, Yann Bella Ola, Victor Poirier, Jeremy Johnstone

From intimate spaces to schoolyards and seaside escapes, this collection of six short films journeys across Spain, France, Germany, Australia, and Afghanistan to trace the lives of restless boys and men. Here, mischief and desire are intertwined, shaping every reckless move they make.

More About This Film

The Male Gaze: Naughty Boys is an anthology of six short films examining mischievous boys and men through stories that connect sexuality, romance, identity, and bad behavior. The collection brings together filmmakers from Spain, France, Germany, Australia, and Afghanistan.

Rather than presenting a single continuous narrative, the anthology uses separate stories to explore different expressions of masculinity and desire. The international lineup gives the collection a broad cultural perspective while maintaining a common focus on young men navigating attraction, intimacy, and social expectations.

  • The anthology contains six short films.
  • The films come from Spain, France, Germany, Australia, and Afghanistan.
  • The collection runs approximately 94 minutes.
  • The anthology is associated with the Male Gaze series of LGBTQ+ short-film collections.
  • The stories combine drama and romance with themes of sexuality and youthful misbehavior.

Where to Watch

The anthology is primarily aimed at specialist LGBTQ+ and independent-film audiences.