To Play or to Die
Spelen of sterven
Synopsis
In this short motion picture, schoolboy Kees is intelligent, introvert and sensitive, but gets ridiculed verbally and physically at an all-boys school by mindlessly cocky class mates and even insensitive teachers, especially in gym, where his physical weakness is mercilessly abused to make him a defenceless laughing stock in front of his smirking peers. His awakening sexual interest goes to boys, and in particular to Charel, a beautiful athletic classmate who probably feels an undetermined interest but would never risk admitting (possibly not even to himself) having any gay or bi appreciation, least of all for a 'sissy', and thus remains unresponsive to shy Kees' overtures. When the hunk finally comes over to Kees' place while his parents are away, a desperate disappointment with a tragical twist is in the making…
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Spelen of sterven
Type: Featurette • Published 2011-03-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Krom
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Krom, Anna Blaman, Anne van de Putte
- Original Score
- Kim Hayworth, Ferdinand Bakker
- Original Title
- Spelen of sterven
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Shooting Star Filmcompany
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Krom
Frank Krom, Anna Blaman, Anne van de Putte
Kim Hayworth, Ferdinand Bakker
Sander Vos
Maria Peterson, Hans Pos, Dave Schram, Jose Steen
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Krom
Director
Frank Krom
Writer
Maria Peterson
Producer
Hans Pos
Producer
Dave Schram
Producer
Jose Steen
Producer
Anne van de Putte
Writer
Sander Vos
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is To Play or to Die about?
In this short motion picture, schoolboy Kees is intelligent, introvert and sensitive, but gets ridiculed verbally and physically at an all-boys school by mindlessly cocky class mates and even insensitive teachers, especially in gym, where his physical weakness is mercilessly abused to make him a defenceless laughing stock in front of his smirking peers. His awakening sexual interest goes to boys, and in particular to Charel, a beautiful athletic classmate who probably feels an undetermined interest but would never risk admitting (possibly not even to himself) having any gay or bi appreciation, least of all for a 'sissy', and thus remains unresponsive to shy Kees' overtures. When the hunk finally comes over to Kees' place while his parents are away, a desperate disappointment with a tragical twist is in the making…
Who directed To Play or to Die?
To Play or to Die was directed by Frank Krom.
Who stars in To Play or to Die?
The principal cast of To Play or to Die includes Geert Hunaerts, Tjebbo Gerritsma, Simon Gribling, Joost Hienen, Cock van der Lee.
When was To Play or to Die released and how long is it?
To Play or to Die was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 48m.
Who composed the musical score for To Play or to Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To Play or to Die was composed by Kim Hayworth, Ferdinand Bakker.
Is To Play or to Die based on a book or true story?
To Play or to Die is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anna Blaman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for To Play or to Die?
To Play or to Die holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).