
Boys On Film 11: We Are Animals
2014

Representation Score
Good
2011
Director
Lauren Wolkstein, Joachim Back, Michael Rozanov, Tomer Velkoff, Kim Jho Gwang-soo, Étienne Desrosiers, Tamer Ruggli, Christoph Scheermann, Christopher Banks, Christopher Radcliff, Alain Hain
Runtime
164 minutes
Average Rating
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Boys On Film: Bad Romance succeeds as a mosaic of queer cinema. Its anthology format effectively disrupts monolithic storytelling, allowing a global cohort of directors to present a fragmented, postmodern view of identity and attraction. The film's strength lies in its intentional approach. By assembling an international roster, the production avoids a singular, Western-centric viewpoint, instead offering a wide range of cultural and emotional perspectives. While the focus on male-centric gender dynamics is prominent, the collection's commitment to non-traditional storytelling remains its most defining characteristic.
Category Breakdown
The anthology focuses on narratives that highlight non-straight relationships and unconventional romances. It explores themes of intimacy and 'bad romance' through diverse, international queer experiences, challenging traditional assumptions about relationships.
The film emphasizes male vulnerability and emotional complexity, breaking away from typical masculine stereotypes. Although it centers around male relationships, the inclusion of female characters in certain parts adds a layer of balance.
A directorial team with a global perspective, including South Korean and French-Canadian voices, ensures significant ethnic diversity. This international approach brings varied cultural contexts to the narrative structure.
The work shifts from traditional moral storytelling to explore personal morality and societal dysfunction. This edgy approach critiques various social structures and non-conformist behaviors.
There is insufficient evidence within the provided material to determine the presence or portrayal of disability within the individual segments.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Experience an alternative take on attraction with Boys On Film. Bad Romance explores the darker side with a collection of edgy and sexy short films, including: Alain Hain's "Curious Thing" starring Danny Bernardy and Matthew Wilkas; Christoph Scheermann's "Cake and Sand" starring Bartholomew Sammut and Jan Andreesen; Michael Rozanov's "Watch Over Me" starring Guy Kapulnik and Davidi Hoffman; Joachim Back's "The New Tenants" starring David Rakoff and Jamie Harrold; Kim Jho Gwang-soo's "Just Friends?" starring Lee Je-hoon and Yeon Woo-jin; Étienne Desrosiers's "Mirrors" starring Xavier Dolan, Stéphane Demers, and Julie Beauchemin; Christopher Banks's "Communication" starring Rudi Vodanovich and Alexander Campbell; Tomer Velkoff's "The Traitor" co-starring Shmulik Goldstein; Christopher Radcliff and Lauren Wolkstein's "The Strange Ones" starring David Call, Tobias Campbell, and Merritt Wever; and Tamer Ruggli's "Cappuccino" starring Benjamin Décosterd and Manuela Biedermann.

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