Winter Boy
Le Lycéen
Synopsis
Lucas is a 17-year-old gay teenager coping with the sudden and unexpected death of his father in an accident that may or may not have been suicide. He views his life as a wild animal in need of taming. Between a brother settled in Paris and a mother with whom he now lives alone, Lucas will have to fight to rediscover hope and love.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-30
Top Cast
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Paul Kircher
Lucas Ronis
Vincent Lacoste
Quentin Ronis
Juliette Binoche
Isabelle Ronis
Erwan Kepoa Falé
Lilio Rosso
Christophe Honoré
Claude Ronis
Adrien Casse
Oscar
Pascal Cervo
Père Benoît
Anne Kessler
Sonia
Elliot Jenicot
Thierry
Isabelle Thevenoux
Sophie
Jean-Philippe Salerio
Monsieur Loison
Wilfried Capet
Sekou
Bérengère Sigoure
Nurse
Marion Lavault
Teacher
Paul Joaquim Pereira
Nurse
Basile Larie
Cousin
Rémi Giordan
Cousin
Christophe Mirabel
Oncle
Release History & Theatrical Window
Alliance Francaise French Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 28, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 27, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christophe Honoré
- Screenplay & Story
- Christophe Honoré
- Original Score
- Yoshihiro Hanno
- Original Title
- Le Lycéen
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $4.6M
- Production Studios
- Les Films Pelléas, France 2 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christophe Honoré
Christophe Honoré
Yoshihiro Hanno
Rémy Chevrin
Chantal Hymans
Philippe Martin, David Thion
Department Leadership Roster
Jérémy Streliski
Production Design
Christophe Honoré
Screenplay
Rémy Chevrin
Director of Photography
Christophe Honoré
Director
Philippe Martin
Producer
David Thion
Producer
Yoshihiro Hanno
Original Music Composer
Chantal Hymans
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Boy
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What is Winter Boy about?
Lucas is a 17-year-old gay teenager coping with the sudden and unexpected death of his father in an accident that may or may not have been suicide. He views his life as a wild animal in need of taming. Between a brother settled in Paris and a mother with whom he now lives alone, Lucas will have to fight to rediscover hope and love.
Who directed Winter Boy?
Winter Boy was directed by Christophe Honoré.
Who stars in Winter Boy?
The principal cast of Winter Boy includes Paul Kircher, Vincent Lacoste, Juliette Binoche, Erwan Kepoa Falé, Christophe Honoré.
When was Winter Boy released and how long is it?
Winter Boy was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Winter Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winter Boy was composed by Yoshihiro Hanno.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Winter Boy?
Winter Boy holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).