Dix Pix
2019 · 4m · Animation
An animated documentary that takes a sneaky peak at the practice of sending nude pictures via dating apps, exploring themes of masculinity, queerness, solitude and the body. Drawn from real-life conversations with men who sent images of themselves to the filmmaker, the subjects interviewed are diverse, engaging and sympathetic.
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