To Play or to Die (1990)
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…
Cast
- Geert Hunaerts - Kees
- Tjebbo Gerritsma - Charel
- Simon Gribling - Math. Teacher
- Joost Hienen - Charel's friend
- Cock van der Lee - Charel's friend
- Diane Lensink - Mother
- Titus Muizelaar - Phys. Ed. Teacher
- Mike Starink - Charel's friend
- Wim van der Grijn - Father
- Hilde Van Mieghem - French Teacher
Screenplay
Keywords
lgbt, gay theme, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is To Play or to Die about?
- 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…
- Who directed To Play or to Die?
- To Play or to Die was directed by Frank Krom.
- Who stars in To Play or to Die?
- To Play or to Die stars Geert Hunaerts, Tjebbo Gerritsma, Simon Gribling, Joost Hienen, Cock van der Lee, Diane Lensink.
- How long is To Play or to Die?
- To Play or to Die has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is To Play or to Die?
- To Play or to Die is a Drama film.
- Where was To Play or to Die produced?
- To Play or to Die was produced in Netherlands.