Shame

2011 · Steve McQueen

Brandon Sullivan is an executive living in New York City; he frequently has sex with prostitutes, views pornography, and masturbates several times daily, including at work. One day, during his morning commute, Brandon makes eye contact with a woman wearing an engagement ring on the subway. She initially reciprocates but becomes uncomfortable; when they exit, she disappears into the crowd. Brandon shares a shallow friendship with his adulterous boss, David. One night, after David fails to hit on women at a club, Brandon has sex in a back alley with a woman David was pursuing.

Director

Steve McQueen

Studio

Film4, UK Film Council, Lipsync Productions, HanWay Films, See-Saw Films

Starring

Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie