In this short motion picture, schoolboy Kees is intelligent, introvert and sensitive, but gets ridiculed verbally and physically at an all-boys school by mindlessly cocky class mates and even insensitive teachers, especially in gym, where his physical weakness is mercilessly abused to make him a defenceless laughing stock in front of his smirking peers. His awakening sexual interest goes to boys, and in particular to Charel, a beautiful athletic classmate who probably feels an undetermined interest but would never risk admitting (possibly not even to himself) having any gay or bi appreciation, least of all for a 'sissy', and thus remains unresponsive to shy Kees' overtures. When the hunk finally comes over to Kees' place while his parents are away, a desperate disappointment with a tragical twist is in the making…
Title | To Play or to Die |
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Year | 1990 |
Genre | Drama |
Country | Netherlands |
Studio | Shooting Star Filmcompany |
Cast | Geert Hunaerts, Tjebbo Gerritsma, Simon Gribling, Joost Hienen, Cock van der Lee, Diane Lensink |
Crew | Frank Krom (Writer), Frank Krom (Director), Anna Blaman (Writer), Dave Schram (Producer), Jose Steen (Producer), Maria Peterson (Producer) |
Keyword | lgbt, gay theme, short film |
Release | Sep 22, 1990 |
Runtime | 48 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 6.70 / 10 by 11 users |