Chevalier
dir. Athina Rachel Tsangari · 2015
Plot
In the middle of the Aegean Sea, six men on a fishing trip on a luxury yacht decide to play a game. During this game, things will be compared. Things will be measured. Songs will be butchered, and blood will be tested. Friends will become rivals and rivals will become hungry. But at the end of the journey, when the game is over, the man who wins will be the best man. And he will wear on his smallest finger the victory ring: the Chevalier.
Why watch
"Chevalier" invites viewers aboard a luxury yacht where a seemingly innocent game spirals into a profound exploration of masculinity and friendship. With its sharp wit and contemplative undertones, this film deftly balances humor and existential inquiry, making it a unique gem in the indie landscape.
Talking points
- the nature of competition among friends
- the absurdity of masculinity
- the role of privilege in social dynamics
- existentialism in modern life