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‘Passages’: Why Ira Sachs Made the Horniest Film of the Year

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Cold showers have never been more popular—or necessary. Director Ira Sachs tells all about his erotic, queer Sundance hit “Passages,” and why he rejected its NC-17 rating.

Kevin Fallon

Senior Editor, Obsessed

Published Aug. 7 2023 4:56AM EDT

A photo illustration of Ira Sachs and Ben Whishaw from the movie Passages — Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Getty

Kevin Fallon

Kevin Fallon

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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