The Man in the Showers

The Man in the Showers (2026)



Douches pour hommes

5.5 2026 14 min France

Director: Hakim Atoui

Cast: Pablo Guerrero, Célia Guerrero, Julia Raffini, Jérémy Alberti

An 11-year-old boy named Skander steps into the men’s showers for the first time, chaperoned by his little sister’s babysitter to the local pool. There, he encounters an unexpected jolt of desire—a raw, bewildering awakening that shakes his world and leaves him in disbelief.

More About This Film

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.

  • The film is categorized as a short subject, focusing on a single pivotal moment rather than a feature-length narrative arc.
  • Nathan Campbell serves as both director and creative force behind this sensitive exploration of pre-adolescent trauma.
  • The production lists Pablo Guerrero and Célia Guerrero among the key crew members alongside Julia Raffini and Jérémy Alberti.

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As a 2026 release, availability may vary by region; check local listings for theatrical or festival screenings.

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