GARCON STUPIDE

Directed by Lionel Baier


Loic, a young, gay man in Switzerland, fills the emotional void of his turbulent sex life with dreams of self-betterment. When a casual but tender encounter with an older guy presents the promise of emotional connection and validation, Loic arrives at one of the most crucial crossroads of his life.
Switzerland / 94 min. / French with English Subtitles




“In every way, an astute, fresh and confident work.”
Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Superb! Fresh and profound!”
Jan Stuart, NY NEWSDAY

“Thrillingly raw! This gutsy Swiss drama commands attention with heartbreaking realism.”
Brandon Voss, HX MAGAZINE

“The brooding, beautiful and ultimately redemptive story of sex, more sex and—just maybe—love.”
Jessica Reaves, CHICAGO TRIBUNE

“Among the films in the final weekend of Outfest 05 is one of its strongest, most accomplished offerings, Lionel Baier's GARÇON STUPIDE. An inspired blend of spontaneity and sophistication.”
Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES

“(Pierre) Chatagny is adorable, and he smartly portrays (his character’s) erotic and emotional awakening in this poignant film.”
Gary M. Kramer, OUT MAGAZINE

“Garcon Stupide" is the latest, and best, in a procession of unrated films from Europe to cruise the art house circuit.”
John Monaghan, THE DETROIT FREE PRESS

“The rare piece of European sexual realism centered completely on a boy's awakening.”
Wesley Morris, THE BOSTON GLOBE

“Swiss director Lionel Baier's first narrative feature uses a fitting verite sensibility to explore a naive gay youth's rocky awakening.”
Sheri Linden, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

"A very moving, heartbreaking, and devastating coming-of-age film with a brave, stand-out performance by Chatagny.”
Avi Offer, The NYC MOVIE GURU

“The filmic elements fuse raw, expressionistic imagery, sound, and lighting and documentary style cinematography, creating a world that is eerily realistic.”
Rachel Cox, INDIEVILLE

"Mature and thoughtful.”
David Ng, THE VILLAGE VOICE

“There’s a raw honesty to both the performance and the material that resonates.”
Peter Debruge, MIAMI HERALD

"An intriguing examination of alienation and dysfunction. Haunting!"
Jeannette Catsoulis, NEW YORK TIMES

“An interesting portrait of a young man discovering who he is and who he really wants to be.”
Rebecca M. Alvin, THE CAPE CODDER

“Surprisingly poignant!”
Dennis Dermody, PAPER MAGAZINE

“Every potential audience member gets something out of the movie!”
Keith Phipps, THE ONION

"Chatagny has produced a remarkably genuine and radiant performance."
Ron Wilkinson, MONSTERS AND CRITICS.COM

“Grittily filmed in a psychological/documentary style, the movie possesses a uniquely quiet, distant kind of beauty.”
Robert Urban, AFTERELTON.COM

“Garçon Stupide succeeds because it doesn't offer pointed judgments, easy answers or even a tidy ending. Instead, tender moments of grace and a mutual respect between the filmmaker and his subject shine through. “
Joey Guerra, HOUSTON CHRONICLE

“Raw, uncompromising and surprisingly explicit.”
Ken Fox, TV GUIDE'S MOVIE GUIDE

“Tight and well-crafted!”
Melissa Levine, HOUSTON PRESS

"(Director Lionel) Baier has a deft hand and a light touch. Stupide is smart...and sweet, too." Jessica Hundley, E! ONLINE

“A film that masterfully expresses the need for self-exploration!"
Gary Carnivele, WE THE PEOPLE

“A wise and moving coming-of-age tale.”
Ernest Hardy, LA WEEKLY

“With frank sexuality... Garçon Stupide is that rare coming-of-age film that defies easy sentiment and yet, like Loic himself, brings us to tears.”
MIAMI GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL

“An astonishingly mature performance by newcomer Pierre Chatagny and a compelling psychological profile lensed in a probing matter.”
Jay Weissberg, VARIETY

“Beautifully shot in a gritty docu-style... Pierre Chatagny makes a very impressive film debut...”
Frank J. Avella, NEWYORKCOOL.COM

"Moments kinky and sweet put this spontaneous docu-fiction about growing up gay in the forefront of experimental narrative drama."
Ron Wilkinson, MONSTERS AND CRITICS.COM

“A resonant character study.”
PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY

“Novice actor Chatagny delivers a charming, entirely natural performance as the sexually active yet “stupid” young Loic. Truth be told, by simple virtue of his sweet youth, exceptional good looks and certain rough, shy, “newcomer” appeal, this guy is irresistible to watch.”
Robert Urban, AFTERELTON.COM

“Lionel Baier's debut feature is a work of dynamic momentum and imagery that captures that moment when a boy becomes a man.”
Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES

Documentary featurette: Garçon Stupide in Montréal
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Scene selections
Coming attractions
Dolby 5.1 / 2.0 audio
Optional subtitles
Trailer





2006 Rio de Janeiro Int’l Film Festival
Montréal Fesitval of New Cinema
Munich International Film Festival
Locarno International Film Festival
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
2005 Miami GLFF
2005 Inside Out Toronto GLFF
2005 Frameline San Francisco GLFF
2005 Philadelphia International GLFF
2005 NewFest New York GLFF
2005 OutFest Los Angeles GLFF
2005 Image Out Rochester Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
2005 Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
2005 Oklahoma Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
2005 Closet Cinema Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
2005 Seattle Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
2005 Image+nation, Montréal's International LGBT Film Festival
2005 Houston Gay and Lesbian Film Festival