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Section: Night Horizons
Play the Devil (2016)
Gregory, a gifted working-class teenager from Paramin, stars in a theater play that brings him to the attention of James, an affluent businessman. The two men strike an uncanny friendship as James takes Greg under his wing, pushing him to discover himself professionally, creatively, and intimately. Confused, Greg must at once deal with the return of his drug addicted father, and navigate through the early days of adulthood. As Carnival Monday approaches and the locals prepare for the annual male initiation parade, Greg must confront James – an act which will culminate in life changing events for him.
| Country | Bahamas, U.S.A. |
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| Year | 2016 |
| Duration | 89 min |
| Rating | 17 |
| Language | English |
| Subtitle | English, Czech |
| Directed by | Maria Govan |
| Screenplay | Maria Govan |
| Director of Photography | James Wall |
| Music | Adam Walters |
| Edited by | Thomas A. Kreuger |
| Contact | m-appeal |
Biography
A scriptwriter, director and producer from the Bahamian island of New Providence, she does not have an education in film. She worked in Hollywood, then devoted herself to making local guerilla-style documentaries in the Bahamas. After moving to New York, she filmed her award-winning feature-length debut Rain (2008).