Shame (2010)

Shame (2010) poster

This year, seventy year old grumpy Johan is married with his wife Dora for fifty years. But unfortunately, Johan finds there is nothing to celebrate. Something seems missing... Something that's been out of place for all those years. He spends his daily life routine complaining and bullying and only after the moment he meets sixteen year old Yorgos, a Greek shop employee, he starts to realize he may only have a very short time left to stop denying his true feelings and identity.

Director: Simon Sliphorst
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 61 min
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Cast

Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Themes

LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories

Keywords

coming out, lgbt, gay theme, elderly lgbt

More Films by Director: Simon Sliphorst
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shame about?
This year, seventy year old grumpy Johan is married with his wife Dora for fifty years. But unfortunately, Johan finds there is nothing to celebrate. Something seems missing... Something that's been out of place for all those years. He spends his daily life routine complaining and bullying and only after the moment he meets sixteen year old Yorgos, a Greek shop employee, he starts to realize he may only have a very short time left to stop denying his true feelings and identity.
Who directed Shame?
Shame was directed by Simon Sliphorst.
Who stars in Shame?
Shame stars Joop Keesmaat, Daniël 't Hoen, Betty van der Schaaf, Maryam Tarami, Rick Verstraten, Michael Beugelink.
How long is Shame?
Shame has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is Shame?
Shame is a Drama film.
What are the themes of Shame?
The themes of Shame include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories.