Oh Salim!
Two young men meet by accident on a hot evening in Israel. One is Palestinian, ready to die for his beliefs in an attack planned for the next morning. The other is Israeli, lost in life after losing his whole family to terrorism and war.
Since you’re reading this plot description on Mideast Piece, you can assume these men are gay, and that they will either fall in love or fight a pitched battle for the duration of their lives. This is the story behind “Le Centiema Nom,” a film starring French-Arab actor Salim Kechiouche as the Palestinian ready to die for his beliefs.
Word on the street is that Salim is the hottest gay Arab actor around. Of course his gay-themed movies are French, because it’s not like the Arab world is hot on producing gay-themed films; however, Salim’s many films have made their way to the Middle East and - as Martha would say - it’s a good thing.
Here he is:
May 25th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
When I saw Grande Ecole a few years ago at NewFest I simply fell in love with him. His silent brooding character always hits home for me. But when he falls in love and shows the depth, complexity and intensity of his Arab heritage to the boring white bread uppity Paul you cannot help but feel it as if you were there. It really turns the “arabs are all so uptight about homosexuality” cliche upside-down, because in the end it is Paul who cannot handle it, not Mécir (Salim’s character’s name).
The movie is a must watch as any gay man can identify with the hardship of coming out and the emotions of first love. But it is more than that, as are most of Salim’s movies. He really bring a certain sultriness to his roles.
Salim is pure hot, and not a naked mole rat t’boot!
May 26th, 2007 at 11:17 am
I’ve discovered your blog today, and I’ve added you to my favourites instantly! Very nice blog, easy to read for a dutchman, and your men are gorgeous! Keep up the good work!
Greetings from the Netherlands,
Alexander
May 31st, 2007 at 4:20 pm
Alexander,
I am so happy to hear that. I have been to Amsterdam twice and LOVE the Netherlands and the Dutch people. I hope to visit in next year or two so I will look you up!
Matt