“Thirst” is a bizarre short film by Israeli director Guy
Sahaf, 14 minutes.
Two gay men hike alone in the Negev desert. One of them seems
to be leaking water deliberately, and his companion thinks it is a ruse to get
closer physically.
The concept, although it’s supposed to be a study in communication
within a couple, seems bizarre, like maybe a ritual walkabout. I was reminded
of the tragic feature “Gerry” (2005, set in the Mojave desert).
But the men are “rescued” in due course by a straight couple
picking them up in a car was hitchhikers..
Furthermore there are railroad tracks they could have followed to walk
out.
The film has played in many European LGBT festivals.
Picture: Mine, Nevada, May 2012.
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