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Boys On Film 16: Possession

Name: Boys On Film 16: Possession
Director: Kai Stänicke, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jake Graf, Charlie Francis, Anthony Schatteman, Björn Elgerd, Oliver Mason, Christopher Manning, Blake Mawson
Released: 2017
Duration: 123 min

Representation Score

6.8/10

Good

2017

Not Rated

Director

Kai Stänicke, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jake Graf, Charlie Francis, Anthony Schatteman, Björn Elgerd, Oliver Mason, Christopher Manning, Blake Mawson

Runtime

123 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This anthology serves as a curated showcase for queer short cinema, prioritizing LGBTQ+ ability to act and international perspectives. It disrupts traditional Western-centric storytelling by bringing together diverse, identity-focused stories across various genres. The collection excels in its commitment to LGBTQ+ narratives, ensuring that queer characters are central to the plot. However, specific details regarding racial dynamics and disability representation are not explicitly mentioned in the provided material.

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Category Breakdown

Does Boys On Film 16: Possession have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The anthology focuses on LGBTQ+ identities as the main drivers of each story. It avoids making queer identity a side issue and instead uses it as the foundation for different genre explorations.

How does Boys On Film 16: Possession portray gender?

Good

The collection challenges traditional gender roles by highlighting emotional vulnerability over stoic masculinity. It explores a range of masculine and feminine traits through diverse romantic relationships.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Boys On Film 16: Possession?

Good

The production has an international scope that suggests a move towards multi-ethnic representation. By involving global directors and cast members, the anthology avoids a singular, Western-centric viewpoint.

How does Boys On Film 16: Possession represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The work critiques conventional social structures by presenting alternative ways of connecting. Elements like horror and fantasy serve as metaphors for the systemic challenges faced by underrepresented identities.

Does Boys On Film 16: Possession include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific evidence within the provided context to confirm the presence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Centers LGBTQ+ identities as the primary drivers of all narrative arcs.
Uses an international scope to disrupt Western-centric cinematic norms.
Challenges traditional masculinity through themes of emotional vulnerability.

Limited or Absent

Lacks specific evidence regarding the representation of characters with disabilities.
Does not explicitly detail specific racial and ethnic dynamics within individual shorts.

Official Synopsis

Golden boys, teen lust, self-conscious dolls, chance encounters, a vengeful creature, holiday romance, hidden sexuality — Boys On Film celebrates it's (not so) sweet sixteen with an astonishing selection of the latest international gay short films. Volume 16: Possession features ten complete films: Kai Stänicke's "Golden" with Christian Tesch and Maximilian Gehrlinger; Christopher Manning's "Jamie" starring Sebastian Christophers and Raphael Verrion; Kai Stänicke's "B." starring Susanne Bormann and Andreas Jähnert; Blake Mawson's "PYOTR495" starring Alex Ozerov; Charlie Francis's "When A Man Loves A Woman" starring Tommy Jay Brennan, Jemima Spence, and Diane Brooks Webster; Anthony Schatteman's "Follow Me" starring Ezra Fieremans and Maarten Ketels; Jake Graf's "Chance" starring 'ABS' and Clifford Hume; Andrew Keenan-Bolger's "Sign" starring John McGinty and Preston Sadleir; Oliver Mason's "Away With Me" starring Chris Polick and Lee Knight; and "We Could Be Parents" by Björn Elgerd.

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