Boys On Film 16: Possession will arrive on DVD on 12th JuneĀ 2017 and On-Demand on 29th May 2017.
The latest release in Peccadillo Pictures’ highly successful series features a new collection of international gay short films. The release features golden boys, teenage lust, self-conscious dolls, chance encounters and a vengeful creature alongside a holiday romance and a young manās attempt to conceal his sexuality from his mum,
The shorts featured in this collection are:
Golden (Germany)Ā
Dir. Kai StƤnicke |Ā 3 mins
As a golden boy becomes a golden man, his carefree spirit wanes under the weight of being different. As he grows up he becomes more introverted until one day he discovers heās not alone.
Jamie (UK)
Dir. Christopher Manning | 9 mins
Shy, quiet Jamie spends a revealing afternoon with Ben after meeting on a dating app. As they chat, Jamie finds himself opening up and letting loose his hopes and fears in an unexpected awakening.
B. (Germany)Ā
Dir. Kai StƤnicke |Ā 15 mins
Torn between a cold relationship with K. and her feelings for another woman, shy and insecure B. is heading for a disaster. For too long she has suppressed her desire and lived a lie. But is it really too late for B. to follow her heart?
PYOTR495 (Canada/Germany)
Dir. Blake Mawson |Ā 15 mins
One evening in Putinās Moscow, 16-year-old Pyotr is baited by an ultra-nationalist group known for their violent abductions and attacks on young gay men. But Pyotr isnāt as defenceless as he might appearā¦
When a Man Loves a Woman (UK)Ā
Dir. Charlie Francis |Ā 10 mins
When Nick, who still hides his sexuality from his mother, gets a call to say sheās coming to visit, he desperately turns to best friend Amanda to pose as his girlfriend. Nick must use charm, cash and emotional blackmail to convince a hungover and reluctant Amanda to continue the ruse.
Follow Me (Belgium)Ā
Dir. Anthony Schatteman |Ā 16 mins
Eighteen-year-old Jasper is madly in love with his art teacher. Overcome with confusion and longing, Jasper takes to following his teacher and his new girlfriend wherever they go.
Chance (UK)Ā
Dir. Jake Graf |Ā 17 mins
Trevor’s life has become a void, following the passing of his wife and long term companion, Doris. A chance encounter in the park with a mysterious stranger equally troubled by his own dark past jarringly reawakens Trevor, and forces both men to learn how to live again.
Sign (USA)Ā
Dir. Andrew Keenan-Bolger | 15 mins
When Ben summons up the courage to talk to Aaron at their local subway station he is surprised to find that Aaron is deaf. Despite the communication barrier love blossoms, but their very different worlds threaten to tear them apart.
Away With Me (UK, France)Ā
Dir. Oliver Mason |Ā 11 mins
Alex and Paolo have just hooked up in London. Despite only knowing each other briefly, Alex whisks Paolo away to his Aunt’s home in Nice. Alex believes itās a holiday romance, but does Paolo feel the same?
We Could Be Parents (Sweden)Ā
Dir. Bjƶrn Elgerd |Ā 15 mins
Marely left Erik when he found out he was selling himself for sex. Now, Erikās last chance to get Marely back is to make this film explaining the reason why; so that they could afford to become parents one day.
Take a look at the packshot and watch the trailer for Boys On Film 16: Possession below:
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