Boys Briefs
“Award-winning short films about gay first love...”
Synopsis
Reunion of six short films having homosexuality as theme: "The Absolution of Anthony", by Dean Slotar, depicting a 16-year-old boy living with a Catholic grandfather in Bronx; "Smear", by Sam Zalutsky, telling the story of a boy who is in love with a straight friend; "Front Room", by Pierre Yves Clouin, an experimental short showing a gay physical relationship; "Fairy Tale", by David Kittredge, when a man decides to introduce his boyfriend to his homophobic family; "Ferkel" or "Piglets", by Luc Feit, showing an old lady who tries to ruin a sexual encounter; and "Stanley Beloved", by Simon Chung, telling the story of a boy who, before going to study abroad, decides to spend a summer day with his best friend.
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Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Gary Cohen
Joe (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Victor Garber
Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Mateo Gómez
Radio Voice (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") (voice)
Diego Lopez
Cute Boy 2 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Sam McConnell
Telephone Toy (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Joe Policek
Cute Boy 1 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Joe Quintero
Anthony (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dean Slotar, Sam Zalutsky, David Kittredge, Luc Feit, Simon Chung, Pierre Yves Clouin
- Original Title
- Boys Briefs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Picture This! Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dean Slotar, Sam Zalutsky, David Kittredge, Luc Feit, Simon Chung, Pierre Yves Clouin
Department Leadership Roster
Dean Slotar
Director
Sam Zalutsky
Director
David Kittredge
Director
Luc Feit
Director
Simon Chung
Director
Pierre Yves Clouin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boys Briefs
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What is Boys Briefs about?
Reunion of six short films having homosexuality as theme: "The Absolution of Anthony", by Dean Slotar, depicting a 16-year-old boy living with a Catholic grandfather in Bronx; "Smear", by Sam Zalutsky, telling the story of a boy who is in love with a straight friend; "Front Room", by Pierre Yves Clouin, an experimental short showing a gay physical relationship; "Fairy Tale", by David Kittredge, when a man decides to introduce his boyfriend to his homophobic family; "Ferkel" or "Piglets", by Luc Feit, showing an old lady who tries to ruin a sexual encounter; and "Stanley Beloved", by Simon Chung, telling the story of a boy who, before going to study abroad, decides to spend a summer day with his best friend.
Who directed Boys Briefs?
Boys Briefs was directed by Dean Slotar, Sam Zalutsky, David Kittredge, Luc Feit, Simon Chung, Pierre Yves Clouin.
Who stars in Boys Briefs?
The principal cast of Boys Briefs includes Gary Cohen, Victor Garber, Mateo Gómez, Diego Lopez, Sam McConnell.
When was Boys Briefs released and how long is it?
Boys Briefs was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.