Furious 2011
Furious 2011
Razend (original title)
Drama | 12 October 2011 (Netherlands)
Storyline:
The story is about Sven a boy who gets beaten and bullied at home because his father favors his brother over him. Sven goes to school and tries to hide his bruises. When his crush sees them he tells her he fell whilst free running. Sven’s best friend decides to teach him how to free run so that he can impress his crush. Unfortunately, the beatings at home get worse and Sven has to escape.
En Route 2004
Unterwegs (original title)
1h 20min | Drama | 17 June 2004 (Germany)
Storyline:
A slightly sinister but charming young man falls in with a young mother and daughter and her boyfriend on a camping holiday and leads them astray.
Finn 2013
1h 30min | Drama, Family | 11 December 2013 (Netherlands)
Storyline:
Finn lives with his father, a carpenter. Both are grieving the loss of Finn’s mother, who died giving birth to Finn on Christmas Eve. Religious symbolism and music as a source of healing accompany Finn and his father as they try to live.
Chemin de Croix 2008
Unrated | 53min | Drama | 2008 (France)
User review:
The packaging of “Jonathan-Die Passion” suggests another silly gay-themed film, but in fact, this is a gritty and dark exercise in religious symbolism. A quote from the bible, having to do with showing love and understanding to your own torturer, gives the hint that this is not a typical film. It isn’t a gay film at all, actually. Jonathan steals some money from his mothers bag and, together with a friend of his, travels to the city in search of sex, drugs…or both. After the two are turned away from a porno theatre for being underage, they venture into a more dangerous place where they might secure some hashish. The abandoned building where the deal takes place resembles something out of the “Hostel” films, and the shady but beautiful guy who sells them the hash, offers them the drugged out whore lying on the couch in the same room. However the deal goes wrong, and in the midst of a graphic menage a trois, a shootout takes place between the boy and an unexpected guest. Jonathan’s buddy escapes, but Joanthan is held prisoner, gagged and beaten by the other boy, who begins to panic. The violence level in “Die Passion” is high, and features some very authentic looking beatings, and bleeding, open wounds. The films non-existent budget lends the film a very bleak, and seedy quality. But all the ugly imagery is offset by the cast, which is made up of three very beautiful actors, especially Fabien De Marchi, with his exotic Arabic looks. Fabien plays his part of the quiet, and supremely forgiving Jonathan, who, much like Jesus in the hands of his own abusers, can only gaze upon his torturer with a look of love and total understanding. Running a short 54 minutes, “Jonathan: Die Passion” (as it is called in Germany) is a very unique, poetic piece of work, but it’s serious and violent nature might not be appreciated by some audiences, especially those looking for some lightweight, erotic entertainment. Cyril Legann is a director to watch, as is the beautiful actor Fabien De Marchi. Recommended for fans of violent and dark cinema.
Bathhouse 2005
Not Rated | 1h 47min | Drama | 2 March 2005 (Philippines)
Storyline:
The bathhouse – a place where gay men can go to relax, kick off their shoes (and clothes) and enjoy each other’s company. “Bathhouse” takes you into this world of towel clad men, back room sex and the search for that ever elusive perfect boyfriend
Love Songs 2007
Les chansons d’amour (original title)
Unrated | 1h 31min | Drama, Musical, Romance | 23 May 2007 (France)
Storyline:
Julie’s boyfriend Ismaël lives with her; rather than worry about the time he spends with his colleague Alice, Julie invites Alice to join them. The three walk the streets of Paris, party, read, and sleep together. Sometimes it’s lighthearted, sometimes there are jealousies. Then death strikes. In various ways, those left come to terms with the departure and absence of a loved one: showing concern, eating together, attempting new relationships, trying to “be there” for the other. Then, the spirit returns and new commitments are possible. The romantic elements of musical comedy play in contrast to the ambivalence of the lyrics and the story.
Jesus 2016
Jesus 2016
Jesús (original title)
1h 25min | Drama | 1 September 2017 (USA)
Storyline:
When the flesh of your flesh is rotten, will you go to any extend to protect your own? Or will you cut them lose? Jesus is a story of the ultimate betrayal.
The Cubs 1973
Los cachorros (original title)
1h 50min | Drama | 10 May 1973 (Mexico)
Storyline:
A man who has been mutilated in boyhood encounters numerous difficulties because of it. His frustration at being unable to culminate his relationships with women eventually drives him to drastic actions.
