Like a Brother (2005) is a French comedy-drama film directed by Olivier Doran. It tells the story of two brothers, Paul and Antoine, who are forced to confront their own sexuality when they are reunited after a long separation.
The film is filled with sexual moments that explore the complexities of male sexuality. The most prominent of these is the relationship between Paul and Antoine. The two brothers have a strong bond, but their relationship is complicated by their different sexual orientations. Paul is gay, while Antoine is heterosexual. This creates tension between them, as they struggle to come to terms with their own sexuality and the implications it has for their relationship.
The film also explores the idea of male friendship and how it can be affected by sexual desire. Paul and Antoine's friendship is tested when they both become attracted to the same woman, and they must decide whether to pursue their feelings or remain loyal to each other.
The film also touches on the issue of coming out. Paul is initially reluctant to reveal his sexuality to his brother, but eventually decides to do so in order to be honest with himself and those around him. This is a powerful moment in the film, as it shows the courage it takes to be open about one's sexuality.
Like a Brother is an important film that explores the complexities of male sexuality in a sensitive and thoughtful way. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of being honest with oneself and those around us, and of the strength of male friendship.
The film contains strong sex scenes.
In one scene two teenage boys lay in bed together in their underwear (though their relationship is platonic). One young man switches the TV they are watching to a channel showing sexual activity (sounds are heard but nothing is shown). One of the teenage boys puts his hand under the covers and it is suggested he starts to masturbate. He then walks off to apparently masturbate. He is then shown masturbating in a bathroom while leaning against a mirror (his face shows pleasurable expressions and he makes grunts and moans and breathes heavily). His bare buttocks are shown (he is either naked or has pulled his underwear down) and his friend is shown watching him (he left the door open).
There a few scenes of sex that are strong in detail (full nudity is shown). In one scene two young men kiss passionately on a bed while removing each others' clothes. One then gives the other oral sex. He then turns the other nude man onto his front, pulls his underpants down (we see his bare buttocks) and penetrates him from behind. He then thrusts into him (we see his buttocks thrusting), and we also see the young man's facial expressions of pleasure as he is being penetrated.
Another sex scene shows two young men kissing on a sofa. They remove their clothes (bare buttocks are seen) and continue to kiss. One man turns the other over so he is propping himself up on the sofa then thrusts into him. He grunts and the young man being penetrated gasps and makes noises of pleasure.
There are a number of kissing scenes.
Two teenage boys share a bed together. One starts to touch the other in a sensual fashion, but stops his seduction attempts.