Beloved/Friend (1999)
Based on a work of Josep Maria Benet i Jornet entitled "Testament", the film tells the story of an aging professor of medieval literature with the dilemma of deciding who will inherit his essay on "The Book of friend and loved" by Ramon Llull. Feeling near death as a result of illness, he discovers that the ideal person is a young and intelligent student he is in love with and who is dedicated to male prostitution.
Director: Ventura Pons
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: January 29, 1999
Cast
- Josep Maria Pou - Jaume
- Rosa María Sardà - Fanny
- Mario Gas - Pere
- David Selvas - David
- Irene Montalà - Alba
- Jordi Dauder - Metge
- Josep Mota - Bidell
- Àngels Sánchez - Cristina
- Tàtels Pérez - Student 1
- Jordi Andújar - Student 2
Screenplay
- Josep Maria Benet i Jornet (Theatre Play)
- Josep Maria Benet i Jornet (Screenplay)
Music: Carles Cases
Cinematography: Jesús Escosa
Editing: Pere Abadal
Production: Canal+ España, Els Films de la Rambla S.A.
Country: Spain
Language: Català, Español
Original Language: ca
Keywords
male prostitution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beloved/Friend about?
- Based on a work of Josep Maria Benet i Jornet entitled "Testament", the film tells the story of an aging professor of medieval literature with the dilemma of deciding who will inherit his essay on "The Book of friend and loved" by Ramon Llull. Feeling near death as a result of illness, he discovers that the ideal person is a young and intelligent student he is in love with and who is dedicated to male prostitution.
- Who directed Beloved/Friend?
- Beloved/Friend was directed by Ventura Pons.
- Who stars in Beloved/Friend?
- Beloved/Friend stars Josep Maria Pou, Rosa María Sardà, Mario Gas, David Selvas, Irene Montalà, Jordi Dauder.
- How long is Beloved/Friend?
- Beloved/Friend has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Beloved/Friend?
- Beloved/Friend is a Drama film.
- Where was Beloved/Friend produced?
- Beloved/Friend was produced in Spain.