Xconfessions Vol. 27 -aleix Rodon- Better -

A key creative force in this volume is Aleix Rodón, a filmmaker and photographer based in Barcelona. Having worked closely with the production team for years, Rodón took on roles as both a director and editor for this specific collection.

Unlike previous volumes that might feature four or five disconnected shorts, Vol. 27 operates as a diptych of extended narratives. The film abandons the traditional "scene" structure for a fluid, dreamlike chronology. There is a distinct absence of the "male gaze" trope; instead, Rodon utilizes a subjective sensory camera , often shooting from the first-person point of view of a pillow, a mirror, or a passing train window. XConfessions Vol. 27 -Aleix Rodon-

XConfessions Vol. 27 is a cinematic project directed by Aleix Rodón as part of an anthology series produced by Erika Lust. The series is recognized for its approach to adult cinema, focusing on the dramatization of anonymous stories and personal fantasies submitted by the public. Feature Highlights A key creative force in this volume is

★★★★☆ (4.5/5) Deducted half-star only because Scene 2’s audio levels dip slightly in the final act. 27 operates as a diptych of extended narratives

Rodon has stated in interviews that this confession was the hardest to film because "violence in pornography is easy; tenderness after violence is the true cinematic challenge."