The Swimmer, from Israeli filmmaker Adam Kalderon.It tells the story of ambitious swimmer Erez (Omer Perelman Striks) who’s got his eyes on the Olympics.
His eyes start to wander, however, when he’s paired up with the dashing Nevo (Asaf Jonas), with whom he shares an immediate chemistry.
But that bond soon becomes weaponized by their demanding coach (Igal Reznik), using it as a wedge to drive them to competitive extremes.Does Erez want to be Navo?
Be with Navo? Or, maybe just beat him in a race?Related: 10 queer sports movies to awaken the jock in all of usIt all comes to a head in this drama that’s as tense as it is sexy.