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news La Jornada Opinion 2026-05-18

Film Explores Toxic Masculinity and Identity.

The film 'Pasajero' delves into themes of toxic masculinity, sexual violence, and identity, drawing comparisons to classic films like 'Born Losers' and 'Easy Rider.' It is described as an unusual and unsettling cinematic experience.


La masculinidad tóxica, la violencia sexual, el sadomasoquismo, la sumisión, la baja autoestima y la búsqueda del amor son algunos de los elementos esenciales de un filme insólito y original: Pasajero (Irlanda-Gran Bretaña, 2025), del debutante Harry Lighton; una suerte de extraño, inquietante y delirante coctel entre Nacidos para perder (Tom Laughlin, 1967) y Easy Rider/Busco mi destino (Dennis Hopper, 1969) con Portero de noche (Liliana Cavani, 1974) y Furyo/Feliz Navidad Mr. Lawrence (Nagi...

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