Boys Briefs

Boys Briefs (1999)

Award-winning short films about gay first love...

Reunion of six short films having homosexuality as theme: "The Absolution of Anthony", by Dean Slotar, depicting a 16-year-old boy living with a Catholic grandfather in Bronx; "Smear", by Sam Zalutsky, telling the story of a boy who is in love with a straight friend; "Front Room", by Pierre Yves Clouin, an experimental short showing a gay physical relationship; "Fairy Tale", by David Kittredge, when a man decides to introduce his boyfriend to his homophobic family; "Ferkel" or "Piglets", by Luc Feit, showing an old lady who tries to ruin a sexual encounter; and "Stanley Beloved", by Simon Chung, telling the story of a boy who, before going to study abroad, decides to spend a summer day with his best friend.

Date of release
1999-12-12
TMDB
4.2 / 10 (11)
Runtime
1h 23m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Director
Luc Feit, Pierre Yves Clouin, David Kittredge, Dean Slotar, Sam Zalutsky, Simon Chung
Collection
Boys Briefs Collection

Casting

  • Gary Cohen — Joe (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
  • Victor Garber — Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
  • Mateo Gómez — Radio Voice (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") (voice)
  • Diego Lopez — Cute Boy 2 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
  • Sam McConnell — Telephone Toy (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
  • Joe Policek — Cute Boy 1 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
  • Joe Quintero — Anthony (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")

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