Beloved/Friend
Amic / Amat
Synopsis
Based on a work of Josep Maria Benet i Jornet entitled "Testament", the film tells the story of an aging professor of medieval literature with the dilemma of deciding who will inherit his essay on "The Book of friend and loved" by Ramon Llull. Feeling near death as a result of illness, he discovers that the ideal person is a young and intelligent student he is in love with and who is dedicated to male prostitution.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ventura Pons
- Screenplay & Story
- Josep Maria Benet i Jornet
- Original Score
- Carles Cases
- Original Title
- Amic / Amat
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Catalan, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Canal+ España, Els Films de la Rambla S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ventura Pons
Josep Maria Benet i Jornet
Carles Cases
Jesús Escosa
Pere Abadal
Ventura Pons
Department Leadership Roster
Ventura Pons
Director
Josep Maria Benet i Jornet
Screenplay
Pere Abadal
Editor
Jesús Escosa
Director of Photography
Ventura Pons
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Beloved/Friend about?
Based on a work of Josep Maria Benet i Jornet entitled "Testament", the film tells the story of an aging professor of medieval literature with the dilemma of deciding who will inherit his essay on "The Book of friend and loved" by Ramon Llull. Feeling near death as a result of illness, he discovers that the ideal person is a young and intelligent student he is in love with and who is dedicated to male prostitution.
Who directed Beloved/Friend?
Beloved/Friend was directed by Ventura Pons.
Who stars in Beloved/Friend?
The principal cast of Beloved/Friend includes Josep Maria Pou, Rosa María Sardà, Mario Gas, David Selvas, Irene Montalà.
When was Beloved/Friend released and how long is it?
Beloved/Friend was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Beloved/Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beloved/Friend was composed by Carles Cases.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beloved/Friend?
Beloved/Friend holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).