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2010 Spanish Film
Festival: Leo’s Room (El
cuarto de Leo); drama
film review
May 16th 2010 11:47
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terms with his homosexuality in the film Leo’s Room (El
cuarto de Leo). Image: Lavorágine Films.
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It’s an insightful and sympathetic look at a young man’s gay
awakening and how he deals with it secretly and within the
confidential walls of his psychologist’s room. Leo is initially
reluctant to tell his psychologist about his sexuality, following
his break up with his long-term girlfriend Andrea; only
revealing a feeling of confusion about his sexual dysfunction.
After meeting several of the men he communicated with on
the internet and declining to bed them, Leo continues to feel
frustrated about his sexuality. A chance meeting with Caro, a
girl he had a huge crush on throughout Primary School,
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sexual awakening with the lighting in the film. Many earlier
scenes where Leo is still unsure about his sexuality appear
darker and cast in many shadows as if very little light is let
into his room. As the film progresses, the scenes become
more brightly lit as Leo’s certainty and acceptance of his
sexuality increases. This could be an analogy to signify Leo’s
sexual awakening with the light representing his increasing
awareness and confidence in expressing his homosexuality.
The room in which Leo entertains his sexual desires with
Seba, may correspond with Leo considering telling his family
and friends of his homosexuality. After spending many weeks
concealing his sexuality inside his room, Leo is gradually
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The young cast is excellent and handles the complex subject
of sexuality with sensitivity and understanding. Martín
Rodríguez is convincing as the sexually confused university
student Leo, bringing affability and genuine interest in
creating a character that moves away from the stereotypical
mainstream homosexual representations such as campiness,
extravagance in appearance and lifestyle. Gerardo Begérez
plays Sebastian with an irresistible charm and
self-assuredness in his own sexuality and life choices.
Sebastian’s confidence makes Leo reassess his own choices
and perhaps to stop lying to his friends, family and to himself
about his homosexuality. Cecilia Cósero gives a strong and
solid performance as Caro, the former object of Leo’s
affections. Caro is suffering from depression and despite
reuniting with Leo after several years of losing contact, she
still feels lonely. Their friendship helps Leo realise that other
people’s problems are as frustrating, confusing and
complicated as his own.
Leo’s Room (El cuarto de Leo) is a passive film about male
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