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Exploring Masculinity: Hair Transplants and Brotherhood in Istanbul

7/19/2025

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Story summary

In "Before/After," Belgian director Manoël Dupont delves into the hair transplant industry through the heartfelt journey of Jérémy and Baptiste, two men united by their shared baldness. Set against Istanbul's vibrant yet tumultuous political landscape, the film artfully blends scripted fiction with genuine experiences, illuminating themes of vulnerability and contemporary masculinity.

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Story summary

In "Before/After," Belgian director Manoël Dupont delves into the hair transplant industry through the heartfelt journey of Jérémy and Baptiste, two men united by their shared baldness. Set against Istanbul's vibrant yet tumultuous political landscape, the film artfully blends scripted fiction with genuine experiences, illuminating themes of vulnerability and contemporary masculinity.