Marco Berger and Martín Farina’s acclaimed gay romance Taekwondo is now streaming on Dekkoo.
Few filmmakers capture the unspoken tension between men quite like Argentine filmmaker Marco Berger. In Taekwondo, co-directed with Martín Farina, lingering glances, casual touches and moments of silence say almost as much as the dialogue.
The result is a slow-burning, sun-soaked story of friendship, attraction and the uncertainty that exists when neither man is quite sure what the other is thinking.
And now, Taekwondo is available to stream on Dekkoo.
A Summer Vacation Where Everything Begins to Change
Fernando is spending his vacation at a country house in Ezeiza, outside Buenos Aires, surrounded by a close-knit group of male friends.
The days are deliberately uncomplicated: swimming, drinking, smoking, talking and lounging around the house and pool. Away from their everyday responsibilities, the friends settle into the easy intimacy that comes from knowing one another for years.
But this time, Fernando has invited someone new.
Germán, a friend from his taekwondo class, joins the group for the vacation. What Fernando doesn’t know is that Germán is gay.
As the long summer days unfold, something begins developing between the two men. Glances last a little longer. Physical proximity takes on another meaning. Ordinary moments suddenly seem charged with possibilities neither man is quite prepared to acknowledge.
Taekwondo turns that uncertainty into the heart of the film.
The Art of the Slow Burn
Anyone familiar with the films of Marco Berger will recognize the territory.
Rather than rushing toward declarations of attraction, Berger allows desire to develop through observation. The camera notices the things his characters notice: a body across the room, an accidental touch, someone changing clothes, a glance that may—or may not—mean something more.
In Taekwondo, that approach is particularly effective because Germán finds himself surrounded almost entirely by straight men.
The relaxed environment allows the group to talk openly about sex, relationships and their private lives. For Germán, however, Fernando remains something of a mystery.
Is the attraction between them mutual? Is Fernando simply affectionate with his friends? Is Germán imagining something that isn’t there?
Berger and Farina are in no hurry to provide the answer.
Instead, Taekwondo lets the tension build.
For viewers who love romantic LGBTQ+ movies where chemistry develops gradually rather than through conventional romantic storytelling, that’s precisely the appeal.
Looking for more? Explore gay romance movies streaming on Dekkoo and discover hundreds of LGBTQ+ films from around the world.
A Modern Favorite of Queer Cinema
Released in 2016, Taekwondo was directed by Marco Berger and Martín Farina, with a screenplay by Berger.
The film stars Gabriel Epstein as Germán and Lucas Papa as Fernando, alongside Nicolás Barsoff, Francisco Bertín, Arturo Frutos, Andrés Gavaldá, Juan Manuel Martino, Darío Miño and Gastón Re.
The film traveled extensively on the international LGBTQ+ film-festival circuit, with selections including the BFI London Film Festival, Guadalajara International Film Festival, Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival, Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, Out On Film Atlanta and Mix Brasil.
It also won the Sunny Bunny Prize for Best LGBTQ Film at the Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival.
More than a decade after it was made, Taekwondo remains a memorable example of Berger’s distinctive approach to gay cinema: intimate, observant, sensual and fascinated by the complicated territory between male friendship and sexual attraction.
More Marco Berger on Dekkoo
If Taekwondo leaves you wanting more from Marco Berger, there’s more to discover on Dekkoo.
Berger’s films have become familiar territory for fans of contemporary queer cinema, exploring desire, masculinity, intimacy and the things men often struggle to say aloud.
You can also find Perro Perro, another provocative film from Marco Berger, as part of Dekkoo’s growing collection of gay movies.
And Taekwondo is just one part of a much larger library. From romantic dramas and international festival favorites to comedies, documentaries, short films and Dekkoo Originals, you can browse gay films online on Dekkoo or explore the complete Dekkoo movie collection.
Where Can I Watch Taekwondo Online?
If you’re wondering where to watch Taekwondo online, you can now stream the film on Dekkoo.
Dekkoo is dedicated to gay cinema and LGBTQ+ storytelling, with a curated library of films and series from around the world. From gay romance and coming-of-age stories to provocative dramas, comedies, documentaries and exclusive originals, there’s always something new to discover.
You can also browse all movies on Dekkoo, explore Dekkoo Originals and Exclusives, or discover more about where to watch gay films online.
But if you’re in the mood for a film filled with summer heat, male friendship, lingering glances and one seriously slow-burning attraction, start here.
Taekwondo is now streaming on Dekkoo.
