
The Sons
Les Fils
Synopsis
A gay poem, clearly inspired by Cocteau, about the ambiguous relationship between a man and his two adopted sons. A meditation on sublimation, repetition, and death. The characters' images and movements are faint, but the mood is sensual.
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- Director
- Kohei Ando
- Original Title
- Les Fils
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 24m
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Kohei Ando
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Kohei Ando
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sons
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What is The Sons about?
A gay poem, clearly inspired by Cocteau, about the ambiguous relationship between a man and his two adopted sons. A meditation on sublimation, repetition, and death. The characters' images and movements are faint, but the mood is sensual.
Who directed The Sons?
The Sons was directed by Kohei Ando.
Who stars in The Sons?
The principal cast of The Sons includes Masami Horiuchi, Shunsuke Yaita, Hatsuo Yamaya.
When was The Sons released and how long is it?
The Sons was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 24m.
