STRANGER BY THE LAKE

At a lakeside beach known for discreet hookups, Franck is immediately drawn to Michel…even after witnessing Michel drown another man. In Alain Guiraudie’s Stranger by the Lake, cruising, desire, nature and murder are interwoven in a taut, seductive thriller. “It’s elegant, rigorous and nuanced,” says Galerie curator Ari Wegner. “I love this film and its filmmaking so much.”

Authors Daniel Lefferts and Christopher Bollen join us to discuss their appreciation for the film’s enduring style.