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Section: International Competition of Feature Films in the Youth Category (over 15 years of age)
Big Boys (2022)
Fourteen-year-old Jamie prepares for a trip with his older brother Luke and his favorite cousin Allie. But he’s surprised to learn of the unexpected presence of Allie's boyfriend Dan. Despite his initial fears, Dan's sense of humor, shared interests, and self-confidence make him an object of interest. Moreover, Dan supports Jamie against Luke, who teases his brother for lack of virility and experience in his sex life. That makes his fascination even stronger, and Jamie does all he can to get closer to Dan, while also hiding his true feelings. The director decided to bring his own queer coming-of-age story to the screen, with an emphasis on today's notion of masculinity and positive acceptance of one's physical and mental identity. This small film with a big heart stands out for its excellent script and the performance of the main actor Isaac Krasner. It had its world premiere at the BFI Flare in London.
| Country | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Year | 2022 |
| Duration | 90 min |
| Rating | 15 |
| Language | English |
| Subtitle | Czech |
| Directed by | Corey Sherman |
| Screenplay | Corey Sherman |
| Director of Photography | Gus Bendinelli |
| Edited by | Erik Vogt-Nilsen, Corey Sherman |
| Contact | The Film Collaborative |
Biography
Screenwriter and director from the USA. He studied at Lehman College and the University of Southern California. His films include short films The Miserabilist (2018), The Peeping Tom (2019) and The Brothers Sims (2019). He made his feature film debut with Big Boys (2013).
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