Bear

Bear1993


Bear (10 minutes, 35 seconds) was Steve McQueen's first major film. Although not an overtly political work, for many viewers it raises sensitive issues about race, homoeroticism and violence. It depicts two naked men – one of whom is the artist – tussling and teasing one another in an encounter which shifts between tenderness and aggression. The film is silent but a series of stares, glances and winks between the protagonists creates an optical language of flirtation and threat.

Released
25. 5. 2026
Runtime
10 min
Genres
Drama
Certification
NO
Country, language
GB · XX
Community rating
4.2 · 6 votes