I Am Jonas (2018)
When Jonas was 14 he met the charismatic but mysterious Nathan. In addition to guiding him in grappling with his sexuality, Jonas soon confronts something dark and even dangerous about his new friend. Now an attractive, sexually assured adult, memories from this time still haunt Jonas.
Director: Christophe Charrier
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: November 23, 2018
Cast
- Félix Maritaud - Jonas (adult)
- Nicolas Bauwens - Jonas (teenager)
- Tommy Lee Baïk - Nathan
- Aure Atika - Nathan's Mother
- Ilian Bergala - Léonard
- Marie Denarnaud - Jonas's Mother
- Pierre Cartonnet - Jonas's Father
- Nicolas Sartous - The Predator
- David Baïot - Samuel
- Julien Naccache - Grindr Guy
Screenplay
Music: Alex Beaupain
Cinematography: Pierre Baboin
Editing: Stéphanie Dumesnil
Production: ARTE, En Compagnie des Lamas
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Childish Innocence Lost Forever
Keywords
homophobia, loss, male homosexuality, teenage boy, lgbt, gameboy, gay youth, gay theme, teenage
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Am Jonas about?
- When Jonas was 14 he met the charismatic but mysterious Nathan. In addition to guiding him in grappling with his sexuality, Jonas soon confronts something dark and even dangerous about his new friend. Now an attractive, sexually assured adult, memories from this time still haunt Jonas.
- Who directed I Am Jonas?
- I Am Jonas was directed by Christophe Charrier.
- Who stars in I Am Jonas?
- I Am Jonas stars Félix Maritaud, Nicolas Bauwens, Tommy Lee Baïk, Aure Atika, Ilian Bergala, Marie Denarnaud.
- How long is I Am Jonas?
- I Am Jonas has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is I Am Jonas?
- I Am Jonas is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was I Am Jonas produced?
- I Am Jonas was produced in France.
- What are the themes of I Am Jonas?
- The themes of I Am Jonas include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Childish Innocence Lost Forever.