"The pair barely interact until the latter wanders into the former's room only to find him sporting a wig, lipstick, and flamenco dress, a pivotal scene which the rest of the movie hangs upon. Interestingly, Marc doesn't spill Philippe's transgressive secret to the rest of the camp's employees, a curious bunch who flit between watching Ingmar Bergman films and making immature jokes about anal."
"At times, Marc regresses into the mode of high school bully, whether it's poking fun at Philippe's studiousness, throwing him into the swimming pool, or, in perhaps the movie's most disturbing scene, forcing his face into a sinkful of his own vomit."
The Best Way To Walk, a French classic celebrating its 50th anniversary, centers on two summer camp counselors in 1960s countryside with contrasting personalities. Philippe, an empathetic drama tutor, and Marc, an alpha male PE teacher motivated by money, barely interact until Marc discovers Philippe wearing a wig, lipstick, and flamenco dress. Rather than exposing this secret, Marc uses it as leverage to psychologically torment Philippe through bullying, physical abuse, and emotional manipulation. The film explores the complex dynamics between these adult men, adding layers of psychosexual tension beyond typical coming-of-age narratives. The camp environment features eccentric staff members who balance intellectual pursuits with crude humor, creating a unique backdrop for the central relationship's deterioration.
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