Adonis
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Adonis is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Jérémie Battaglia. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A hard-hitting documentary that tackles head-on a controversial but increasingly alarming subject: young men's obsession with the perfect body, and the use of performance-enhancing drugs to achieve it. Once the preserve of top-level athletes, the use of anabolic steroids has become endemic among teenagers and young men with a passion for bodybuilding. Daring to tackle head-on the taboo of male beauty standards, Adonis offers a field investigation into the heart of this muscle-building machine, questioning the reasons behind and the physical, psychological and social risks of this race to the perfect body. As he stages his own vulnerability, the filmmaker lifts the veil on the scale of the public health crisis that is looming.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 21, 2024
1 year ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Extérieur Jour
- Télé-Québec
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adonis about?
A hard-hitting documentary that tackles head-on a controversial but increasingly alarming subject: young men's obsession with the perfect body, and the use of performance-enhancing drugs to achieve...
Who directed Adonis?
Adonis was directed by Jérémie Battaglia.
How long is Adonis?
Adonis has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Adonis released?
Adonis was released on February 21, 2024 in theaters.