Adventure,Fantasy,Mystery,Drama
France
The Wild Boys is a surreal, gender-bending film directed by Bertrand Mandico. The movie follows the story of five privileged French boys, whose lives are forever altered when they commit a heinous crime against their teacher. In an effort to turn these young delinquents into proper gentlemen, the boys are sent on a journey of redemption to an island shrouded in a supernatural aura.
The island is inhabited by a strange creature, an androgynous being who holds the power to transform the boys into girls. As they undergo this mystifying transformation, the boys are forced to confront their own gender identity and the societal expectations that come with it. Their journey to becoming their true selves is fraught with bizarre and surrealistic imagery, as they encounter various otherworldly creatures and strange phenomena.
As the story unfolds, the boys must grapple with their own desires and fears, as they are transported from one alternate reality to another. The Wild Boys is a coming-of-age story that explores the complex relationship between gender identity, social norms, and the human psyche. With its surreal and fantastical imagery, it draws the audience into a world of wonder and intrigue that lingers long after the movie has ended.
