Boys and Girls
Synopsis
Boys and Girls is a 1983 Canadian short film directed by Don McBrearty. It is based on Alice Munro's short story of the same name, written in 1968. It is a coming of age story about a girl growing up on a farm having to accept that in her lifetime she will always be considered "only a girl." The film won an Oscar in 1984 for Best Short Subject.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don McBrearty
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Wiesenfeld, Alice Munro
- Original Score
- Lou Natale
- Original Title
- Boys and Girls
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don McBrearty
Joe Wiesenfeld, Alice Munro
Lou Natale
Seaton McLean
Department Leadership Roster
Don McBrearty
Director
Seaton McLean
Editor
Joe Wiesenfeld
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boys and Girls
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What is Boys and Girls about?
Boys and Girls is a 1983 Canadian short film directed by Don McBrearty. It is based on Alice Munro's short story of the same name, written in 1968. It is a coming of age story about a girl growing up on a farm having to accept that in her lifetime she will always be considered "only a girl." The film won an Oscar in 1984 for Best Short Subject.
Who directed Boys and Girls?
Boys and Girls was directed by Don McBrearty.
Who stars in Boys and Girls?
The principal cast of Boys and Girls includes Megan Follows, Ian Heath.
When was Boys and Girls released and how long is it?
Boys and Girls was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Boys and Girls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boys and Girls was composed by Lou Natale.