The Ornithologist (2016)

If ornithology is the study of birds, does that mean we’ll see a bunch of cocks in The Ornithologist (2016)? We can only hope! Under the direction of João Pedro Rodrigues (who co-wrote the screenplay with Diogo Varela Silva), this foreign film offers artful imagery, a unique premise, and glimpses of male peckers in their natural habitat! The action begins when Fernando (Paul Hamy) is birdwatching on a secluded riverbank. After his kayak capsizes, two Chinese hikers (Chan Suan and Han Wen) come by and rescue him. But growing fear causes them to tie him up and go. Luckily, Fernando breaks free and finds Jesus … who is a deaf and mute goat herder. That’s right, this Jesus (Xelo Cagiao) isn’t the famed Son of God. In fact, the actor also plays another man by the name of Thomas. Nevertheless, this surreal story is an allegory for the life of St. Anthony of Padua. While some critics found this blasphemous, the Locarno International Film Festival rewarded Señor Rodrigues with a Best Director victory. Meanwhile, Mr. Man was won over by scenes showcasing the collective abs, buns and junk on Señors Hamy and Cagiao. The handsome hunks reveal their naked T&A as well as their homosexual preferences! In other words, their bare bods heat up the screen at the 01:06:17 and 01:12:42 marks. Also known as O Ornitólogo, this skinternational flick features dialogue in Portuguese, English, Mandarin, Mirandese, and Latin. Yet whenever the performers appear in the buff, there’s no need for talk!