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Not to be confused for the other film titled ''Film/{{Weekend}}'', which was released in 1967.
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* TheLoinsSleepTonight: During their first hookup, Russell lets Glen play with his ass, but doesn't let him top him. Glen interrogates him about his during his interview/art project after their tryst and while not explicitly stated, it's related to Russell's anxiety about being gay and opening up (figurately and literally). [[spoiler: Towards the end of the film, after his CharacterDevelopment, Russell lets Glen top him during their last sexual encounter.]]
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'''Weekend''' is a 2011 romantic drama film directed by Andrew Haigh, starring Tom Cullen and Chris New. The film is about two men who, after a drunken hook-up, grow closer and spend a weekend together full of drugs, sex, and getting to know each other before one of them leaves the country.
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* GayCruising: Russell goes to a gay bar to drink and look for casual sex. He meets Glen there and they later have sex at Russell's apartment but their relationship deepens from there. Glen also mentions his ex was bashed in a HomophobicHateCrime while cruising in a public park.
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* StraightGay: Both Russell and Glen; Glen isn't flamboyant but otherwise not afraid of hiding his sexuality.
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* ConvenientlyAnOrphan: Russell does not know who his parents are and was spent his childhood years in foster care, which goes a long way in explaining his introversion and hesitance be more open about his sexuality: He's had no one other than his close friend to confide in. [[spoiler: Touchingly, after their last love-making session, Glen roleplays as Russell's dad so Russell can have a parent to come out to]].
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* ArmoredClosetGay: Downplayed, Russell is out to his closest friends but has apprehension of telling his co-workers that he is gay, appearing gay in public and showing affection for Glen in public.
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* ArmoredClosetGay: Downplayed, Very downplayed, Russell is out to his closest friends but has an apprehension of telling his co-workers that he is gay, appearing gay in public and showing affection for Glen in public.front of strangers.
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* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Despite their feelings for each other, Glen leaves Nottingham for the US and it's doubtful whether or not he and Russell will ever see each other again. However, Russell and Glen do share one last kiss and they have the memories of the weekend and will never forget each other.]]
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* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Despite their feelings for each other, Glen leaves Nottingham for the US and it's very doubtful whether or not he and Russell that the men will ever see each other again. However, Russell and Glen do share one last kiss and they have the memories of the weekend and will never forget each other.]]
* BookEnds: At the beginning of the film, after their sexual encounter, Russell makes Glen some coffee. [[spoiler: Towards the end of them, after their last hookup, it's Glen making Russell coffee.]]
* BookEnds: At the beginning of the film, after their sexual encounter, Russell makes Glen some coffee. [[spoiler: Towards the end of them, after their last hookup, it's Glen making Russell coffee.]]
* CharacterDevelopment: Both men go through significant growth; Russell gains more confidence and feels more secure with his sexuality, and Glen finally lets himself be vulnerable to express his fears about his future and to get closer to Russell.
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* {{Gayngst}}: Downplayed, but present for both men. Russell is semi-closested in public and at work and doesn't feel comfortable being known as gay. Glen is, but in the opposite direction; he's upset with how society pushes heterosexuality as the norm.
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* {{Gayngst}}: Downplayed, but present for both men. Russell is semi-closested in public and at work and doesn't feel comfortable being known as gay. Glen is, but in the opposite direction; he's upset with how pushing for gay acceptance in society pushes heterosexuality as the norm.but he still closes himself off from others, especially after his ex was bashed.
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* MinimalistCast: There's only 10 named characters, and 8 of them are seen briefly and for a few scenes. Most of the movie forces on Russell and Glen.
* RaceForYourLove: Discussed, lampshaded, mocked (they even mention Notting Hill) and [[spoiler: finally heartbreakingly subverted. Towards the end of the film, Russell races towards the train station to see Glen once more before he leaves for Oregon. Sadly, Glen doesn't change his mind and stays, but he and Russell share one last kiss.]]
* RaceForYourLove: Discussed, lampshaded, mocked (they even mention Notting Hill) and [[spoiler: finally heartbreakingly subverted. Towards the end of the film, Russell races towards the train station to see Glen once more before he leaves for Oregon. Sadly, Glen doesn't change his mind and stays, but he and Russell share one last kiss.]]
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* MinimalistCast: There's only 10 named characters, and 8 of them are seen briefly and just for a few scenes. Most of the movie forces on Russell and Glen.
* RaceForYourLove: Discussed, lampshaded, mocked (they even mentionNotting Hill) ''Film/NottingHill'') and [[spoiler: finally heartbreakingly subverted. Towards the end of the film, Russell races towards the train station to see Glen once more before he leaves for Oregon. Sadly, Glen doesn't change his mind and stays, but he and Russell share one last kiss.]]
* RaceForYourLove: Discussed, lampshaded, mocked (they even mention
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* ArmoredClosetGay: Downplayed, Russell is out to his closest friends but has apprehension of telling his co-workers that he is gay, and showing affection for Glen in public.
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* BingeMontage: Russell and Glen smoke marijuana, drink, and snort cocaine throughout their weekend together.
* BingeMontage: Russell and Glen smoke marijuana, drink, and snort cocaine throughout their weekend together.
* CallBack: Towards the beginning of the film, Glen jokingly mocks Russell for being too self-conscious about being too gay, so much so that he wouldn't bottom during their hookup. [[spoiler: Towards the end, after Russell lets his guard down around Glen and starts showing affection towards him, he lets Glen top him during their last sexual encounter]].
* CommitmentIssues: Glen "doesn't do boyfriends," which stems from his then-boyfriend John cheating on him, and later John gets bashed in a HomophobicHateCrime shortly after the relationship ended.
* CommitmentIssues: Glen "doesn't do boyfriends," which stems from his then-boyfriend John cheating on him, and later John gets bashed in a HomophobicHateCrime shortly after the relationship ended.
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* SoapboxSadie: Glen laments often about heterosexist societal mores (as his flatmate playfully warns Russell about), and he uses his art to push against it, as well as highlight queer male sexuality.
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* SoapboxSadie: Glen laments often about heterosexist societal mores (as his flatmate playfully warns Russell about), and he uses his art to push against it, as well as highlight queer male sexuality.sexuality.
* UptightLovesWild: Russell is drawn to Glen's unapologetically out and proud personality, contrasting with his more reserved nature. Likewise, Glen is drawn to Russell's idea of romance and settling down.
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* UptightLovesWild: Russell is drawn to Glen's unapologetically out and proud personality, contrasting with his more reserved nature. Likewise, Glen is drawn to Russell's idea of romance and settling down.
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* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Despite their feelings for each other, Glen leaves Nottingham for the US and it's doubtful whether or not he and Russell will ever see each other again. However, Russell and Glen do share one last kiss and they have the memories of the weekend and will never forget each other.]]
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!!This movie contains the following tropes
* ArmoredClosetGay: Downplayed, Russell is out to his closest friends but has apprehension of telling his co-workers that he is gay, and showing affection for Glen in public.
* {{Gayngst}}: Downplayed, but present for both men. Russell is semi-closested in public and at work and doesn't feel comfortable being known as gay. Glen is, but in the opposite direction; he's upset with how society pushes heterosexuality as the norm.
* MaleFrontalNudity: At times, with both men but it's brief.
* MinimalistCast: There's only 10 named characters, and 8 of them are seen briefly and for a few scenes. Most of the movie forces on Russell and Glen.
* SoapboxSadie: Glen laments often about heterosexist societal mores (as his flatmate playfully warns Russell about), and he uses his art to push against it, as well as highlight queer male sexuality.
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!!This movie contains the following tropes
* ArmoredClosetGay: Downplayed, Russell is out to his closest friends but has apprehension of telling his co-workers that he is gay, and showing affection for Glen in public.
* {{Gayngst}}: Downplayed, but present for both men. Russell is semi-closested in public and at work and doesn't feel comfortable being known as gay. Glen is, but in the opposite direction; he's upset with how society pushes heterosexuality as the norm.
* MaleFrontalNudity: At times, with both men but it's brief.
* MinimalistCast: There's only 10 named characters, and 8 of them are seen briefly and for a few scenes. Most of the movie forces on Russell and Glen.
* SoapboxSadie: Glen laments often about heterosexist societal mores (as his flatmate playfully warns Russell about), and he uses his art to push against it, as well as highlight queer male sexuality.
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'''Weekend''' is a 2011 romantic drama film directed by Andrew Haigh, starring Tom Cullen and Chris New. The film is about two men who, after a drunken hook-up, grow closer and spend a weekend together full of drugs, sex, and getting to know each other before one of them leaves the country.
The film garnered much critical acclaim upon release, winning several awards and is a part of Creator/TheCriterionCollection.
Not to be confused for ''Film/{{Weekend}}'', which was released in 1967.
'''Weekend''' is a 2011 romantic drama film directed by Andrew Haigh, starring Tom Cullen and Chris New. The film is about two men who, after a drunken hook-up, grow closer and spend a weekend together full of drugs, sex, and getting to know each other before one of them leaves the country.
The film garnered much critical acclaim upon release, winning several awards and is a part of Creator/TheCriterionCollection.
Not to be confused for ''Film/{{Weekend}}'', which was released in 1967.
