Set against the gorgeous landscape of Venice, the new romance/drama Sex Love Venice is a tender exploration of love, intimacy, and self-discovery. The film follows Michael (Daniel Bateman), who visits the Italian city of Venice to heal from a bad breakup and finds himself awash in the gay hookup culture. Then he meets Marco (Alexander Ananasso), who turns out to be a connection of a very different flavor. The synopsis reads: Healing from a breakup, Michael travels to Venice, Italy, where he discovers the beauty of desire and experiences a love that awakens his spirit, promising to forever change the course of his life. Written and directed by Steve Balderson, the film will resonate with anyone who has ever longed for a deeper connection, both with others and within themselves. From The Bay Area Reporter:
“Sex Love Venice” has an erotic tension that few films ever had, and the two leads are the reason why. Bateman and Ananasso have enormous onscreen chemistry, both as individuals and as a couple.
At times it’s hard to believe that these are just two actors playing at being in love because their onscreen love appears absolutely authentic. The film’s operatic score adds to the story’s romanticism.
The film also leans into observations about the current hookup culture in the gay male community and whether these connections are good for our emotional health. Available on streaming platforms today including Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.
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