The Boy in the Ocean (2016)
The 12-year-old German boy, Mathias, discovers his sexuality on a sailing boat in Denmark. Surrounded by water, trapped on the boat with his parents, who still treat him like a child, his desire is to get on land to have new experiences.
Director: Friedrich Tiedtke
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 19, 2016
Cast
- Mika Seidel - Mathias
- Andreas Nickl - Ralf
- Barbara Philipp - Marianne
- Mikkel Jacobsen - Thomas
- Anders Khayat - Benjamin
- Fie London - Emilie
Screenplay
Music: Friedrich Tiedtke
Editing: Daniel Brinck
Production: Zentropa Productions 2
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk, Deutsch
Original Language: da
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
sailboat, coming of age, sexual awakening, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boy in the Ocean about?
- The 12-year-old German boy, Mathias, discovers his sexuality on a sailing boat in Denmark. Surrounded by water, trapped on the boat with his parents, who still treat him like a child, his desire is to get on land to have new experiences.
- Who directed The Boy in the Ocean?
- The Boy in the Ocean was directed by Friedrich Tiedtke.
- Who stars in The Boy in the Ocean?
- The Boy in the Ocean stars Mika Seidel, Andreas Nickl, Barbara Philipp, Mikkel Jacobsen, Anders Khayat, Fie London.
- How long is The Boy in the Ocean?
- The Boy in the Ocean has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is The Boy in the Ocean?
- The Boy in the Ocean is a Drama film.
- Where was The Boy in the Ocean produced?
- The Boy in the Ocean was produced in Denmark.
- What are the themes of The Boy in the Ocean?
- The themes of The Boy in the Ocean include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.