The Male Gaze: Nocturnal Instincts

The Male Gaze: Nocturnal Instincts is a collection of five award-winning short films from around the world. These drama and romance segments explore a wide range of nighttime experiences, spanning from ultra-violent and intensely erotic encounters to heartwarming stories. The anthology includes the films Floating Melon, After Dawn, Poof, Spiral, and Night of Love.

Produced by NQV Media in the United States, the film was directed by a team including Roberto F. Canuto, Xiaoxi Xu, Gabriel Omri Loukas, Gustav Olsson, and Dean Anderson. This project marks the first in the chronological filmography of both Roberto F. Canuto and Xiaoxi Xu. The cast features Tijmen Govaerts and Piotr Biedroń in After Dawn, Aiden Nord in Poof, Alexander Abdallah in Spiral, and Gabriel Omri Loukas in Night of Love.