Amorous(2014)

Winner of the at the Edinburgh International Film Festival , the film is known for its: Amorous (Hide and Seek) (2014) | Trailer | Josh O'Connor

What happens when you simply stop participating in a world that doesn't fit? In Joanna Coates’ award-winning directorial debut, (originally titled Hide and Seek ), four young Londoners do exactly that. Weary of the pressures and expectations of city life, they flee to a secluded countryside cottage to build their own unconventional utopia. The Premise: An Experiment in Isolation Amorous(2014)

Their experiment isn't just about physical isolation; it’s a radical attempt at emotional and intellectual retreat. By swapping sexual partners and communal living, they aim to dismantle social conventions and find a "new spiritual and sexual truth". Winner of the at the Edinburgh International Film