Douches pour hommes
Director: Hakim Atoui
Cast: Pablo Guerrero, Célia Guerrero, Julia Raffini, Jérémy Alberti
Directed by Nathan Campbell, The Man in the Showers is a 2026 short film that explores themes of childhood innocence and violation through a tense narrative. The story follows Skander, an 11-year-old boy who is taken to the neighborhood pool by his little sister's babysitter. For the first time, he enters the men's showers, where a seemingly innocent shower game escalates into a disturbing and violating act witnessed by the young protagonist.
The cast features Richard Tesárek, Jakub Konečný, and David Mašek, delivering performances that ground the short film in emotional realism. The production utilizes Konstantin Pape on camera work to capture the claustrophobic atmosphere of the setting, enhancing the psychological tension of the plot.
As a 2026 release, availability may vary by region; check local listings for theatrical or festival screenings.