The Other

by Florent Thys

INSAS, Belgium

Synopsis

18 year-old Mathias is at a turning point in his life: he must make choices about his future, while his relationship with the world and his loved ones has been turned upside down since he began a gender transition. Paralysed with anxiety, he isolates himself. Until one day a man comes to him, pretending to be Mathias but fifteen years older. Their discussion allows him to put into words his feelings and to open up to others again.

Director's biography

Florent Thys is a young Belgian director born in Wavre in 1997. He moved to Brussels for his studies. In 2020, he started a gender transition and now identifies as a trans man. Currently a student in directing at INSAS, he is interested in both fiction and documentary filmmaking, focusing on creating films that address personal topics within a broader reflection on society and the world around him. He often explores themes related to gender identity, body image, and how to evolve outside of societal norms.

Credits

Director: Florent Thys

Screenplay: Florent Thys

Cinematography: Massimo Pane

Editing: Nicolas Rabosee

Specifications

Original title: L'autre

Running time: 19'

Film type: Fiction

Country: Belgium

Completion date: June 2023