Adonis
Synopsis
A hard-hitting documentary that tackles head-on a controversial but increasingly alarming subject: young men's obsession with the perfect body, and the use of performance-enhancing drugs to achieve it. Once the preserve of top-level athletes, the use of anabolic steroids has become endemic among teenagers and young men with a passion for bodybuilding. Daring to tackle head-on the taboo of male beauty standards, Adonis offers a field investigation into the heart of this muscle-building machine, questioning the reasons behind and the physical, psychological and social risks of this race to the perfect body. As he stages his own vulnerability, the filmmaker lifts the veil on the scale of the public health crisis that is looming.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jérémie Battaglia
- Screenplay & Story
- Jérémie Battaglia, Marie-Josée Cardinal
- Original Score
- Antoine Bédard
- Original Title
- Adonis
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 21/02/2024
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Extérieur Jour, Télé-Québec
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jérémie Battaglia
Jérémie Battaglia, Marie-Josée Cardinal
Antoine Bédard
Andrea Henriquez
Elodie Pollet, Amélie Lambert Bouchard
Department Leadership Roster
Jérémie Battaglia
Director
Jérémie Battaglia
Writer
Marie-Josée Cardinal
Writer
Elodie Pollet
Producer
Amélie Lambert Bouchard
Producer
Andrea Henriquez
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adonis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adonis about?
A hard-hitting documentary that tackles head-on a controversial but increasingly alarming subject: young men's obsession with the perfect body, and the use of performance-enhancing drugs to achieve it. Once the preserve of top-level athletes, the use of anabolic steroids has become endemic among teenagers and young men with a passion for bodybuilding. Daring to tackle head-on the taboo of male beauty standards, Adonis offers a field investigation into the heart of this muscle-building machine, questioning the reasons behind and the physical, psychological and social risks of this race to the perfect body. As he stages his own vulnerability, the filmmaker lifts the veil on the scale of the public health crisis that is looming.
Who directed Adonis?
Adonis was directed by Jérémie Battaglia.
Who stars in Adonis?
The principal cast of Adonis includes Not specified.
When was Adonis released and how long is it?
Adonis was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Adonis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adonis was composed by Antoine Bédard.