Amorous(2014) Apr 2026
Their experiment isn't just about physical isolation; it’s a radical attempt at emotional and intellectual retreat. By swapping sexual partners and communal living, they aim to dismantle social conventions and find a "new spiritual and sexual truth".
Winner of the at the Edinburgh International Film Festival , the film is known for its: Amorous (Hide and Seek) (2014) | Trailer | Josh O'Connor Amorous(2014)
What happens when you simply stop participating in a world that doesn't fit? In Joanna Coates’ award-winning directorial debut, (originally titled Hide and Seek ), four young Londoners do exactly that. Weary of the pressures and expectations of city life, they flee to a secluded countryside cottage to build their own unconventional utopia. The Premise: An Experiment in Isolation Their experiment isn't just about physical isolation; it’s
The film follows Max (Josh O'Connor), Charlotte (Hannah Arterton), Leah (Rea Mole), and Jack (Daniel Metz). Seeking freedom from the "unhappiness and insecurity" of modern urban existence, they establish a commune governed by strange rules and playful rituals. Seeking freedom from the "unhappiness and insecurity" of