Sundance Film Festival 2023: 20 Movies You Need To Know About

8. Passages

Ira Sachs (Love Is Strange) continues his impressive winning streak of low-key LGBT-themed dramas with Passages, revolving around gay couple Tomas (Franz Rogowski) and Martin (Ben Whishaw), and Tomas' decision to embark on an affair with a woman, Agathe (Adèle Exarchopoulos).

A unique spin on the typical love triangle movie, Passages succeeds by examining the fluidity of sexuality and banality of cruelty, as three people become drawn ever-closer together and seem committed to ensuring their own collective unhappiness.

Sachs' naturalistic filmmaking is elevated significantly by the superb three leads, especially Franz Rogowski, who brings fascinating life to a tricky, complicated character.

Regardless of your own sexuality, this is a relatable tale of desire and jealousy that, despite its restraint, packs a real emotional punch.

Passages is currently seeking distribution.