Boys (1977)
Still longing for love and beauty Nani Papali died at the age of twenty, leaving his diary containing the words of love he feared to speak about openly about his fellow student. In 1938 this diary was rewritten into a book, and was the first novel to deal with the subject of gay love in Slovenia. Scandalous for its day, it caused a great stir and met with considerable disapproval. The film Boys, based on this novel, depicts the intimate world of boys’ affections.
Director: Stanko Jost
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: January 1, 1977
Cast
- Peter Rupnik - Zdenko
- Gorazd Pulko - Nani
- Miro Podjed - Peh
- Borut Alujevič - Ravnatelj
- Drago Kastelic
- Miran Vovk
- Nada Božič
- Ines Mastnak
- Sonja Antloga
- Franjo Romih
Screenplay
- France Novšak (Novel)
- Stanko Jost
Country: Yugoslavia
Language: Slovenščina
Original Language: sl
Keywords
lgbt, gay theme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Boys about?
- Still longing for love and beauty Nani Papali died at the age of twenty, leaving his diary containing the words of love he feared to speak about openly about his fellow student. In 1938 this diary was rewritten into a book, and was the first novel to deal with the subject of gay love in Slovenia. Scandalous for its day, it caused a great stir and met with considerable disapproval. The film Boys, based on this novel, depicts the intimate world of boys’ affections.
- Who directed Boys?
- Boys was directed by Stanko Jost.
- Who stars in Boys?
- Boys stars Peter Rupnik, Gorazd Pulko, Miro Podjed, Borut Alujevič, Drago Kastelic, Miran Vovk.
- How long is Boys?
- Boys has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Boys?
- Boys is a Drama film.
- Where was Boys produced?
- Boys was produced in Yugoslavia.