It’s a hot summer in this feverish and sex-drenched drama set in South London that explores the connections between homophobia and gay desire through interlocking stories.
Set during two sweltering summer days and nights, Clapham Junction is an oversexed drama written by British playwright Kevin Alyot and starring the ever-handsome Rupert Graves (Maurice) as part of an extensive cast. Five separate stories are woven into the fabric of a busy London day: young men hit the gay bars with motives unknown, a gay couple gets ready for their commitment ceremony, men cruise public restrooms for sex, upper-crust politicos have a heated dinner party discussion and a young man explores his sexual obsession with the man across the courtyard. This final tale is certainly the most moving, and its power sears it into our memories. The threads of these stories float through the film until the end, when they all are knit together in a sort of urban tapestry.
Inspired by the gay-bashing of Jody Dobrowski on Clapham Common in 2005, this film was made by Britain’s Channel 4 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexual acts in Great Britain. Highly erotic and controversial, Clapham Junction is a gem.
Inspired by the gay-bashing of Jody Dobrowski on Clapham Common in 2005, this film was made by Britain’s Channel 4 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexual acts in Great Britain. Highly erotic and controversial, Clapham Junction is a gem.
