The Rite Of The Summer

Kostia, a young dancer based in Paris, strives to create a performance centered around a new style of contemporary dance. By forming a bond with his dance instructor, he learns to embrace his homosexuality.The Rite of Summer won the Best Director award at the SMR13 International Independent Film Festival and the European Cinematography Awards (ECA), as well as the Best Foreign Film award at the Lebanese Independent Film Festival (LIFF).The Rite of Summer thus stands out as a cinematic creation that goes beyond conventions, authentically and artistically exploring facets of sexual identity and selfacceptance. The prestigious awards, such as the Best Director and Best Foreign Film awards, attest to the exceptional quality of this film that successfully combines artistic originality and emotional depth.