It was chosen as West Germany's official submission to the 59th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, but did not manage to receive a nomination.

Julius moves out, but finds Stefan, the artist, and contrives to share his apartment, calling himself "Daniel".

When Paula comes to visit, Julius feigns eccentricity, wearing a gorilla mask the whole time and refusing to speak.

Julius begins turning Stefan into a commercial artist, persuading him to give up his bohemian lifestyle and to dress and behave more like a businessman.

Men... was nominated for Best Foreign Film of 1986 by the U.S. National Board of Review of Motion Pictures.