Payboy
Synopsis
The undocumented refugee Sabr (35) works in the Dutch illegal male prostitution. Short, gritty drama about the tragic cycle of abuse, dominance and power. Following his feature debut Paradise Drifters, Mees Peijnenburg presents a short, gritty and significantly less hopeful portrait, in his by now idiosyncratic, poetic-realistic style. The 35-year-old undocumented refugee Saba is caught within illegal male prostitution. His date with a john turns out different than expected, when several men are present at the meeting address. Should he pass over the money and run the risk they will call the police? Sort drama about the tragic cycle of abuse, dominance and power.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Nederlands Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mees Peijnenburg
- Screenplay & Story
- Mees Peijnenburg
- Original Title
- Payboy
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Blue Thunder Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mees Peijnenburg
Mees Peijnenburg
Jasper Wolf
Imre Reutelingsperger, Mees Peijnenburg
Mees Peijnenburg
Department Leadership Roster
Imre Reutelingsperger
Editor
Mees Peijnenburg
Screenplay
Mees Peijnenburg
Editor
Mees Peijnenburg
Director
Jasper Wolf
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Payboy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Payboy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Payboy about?
The undocumented refugee Sabr (35) works in the Dutch illegal male prostitution. Short, gritty drama about the tragic cycle of abuse, dominance and power. Following his feature debut Paradise Drifters, Mees Peijnenburg presents a short, gritty and significantly less hopeful portrait, in his by now idiosyncratic, poetic-realistic style. The 35-year-old undocumented refugee Saba is caught within illegal male prostitution. His date with a john turns out different than expected, when several men are present at the meeting address. Should he pass over the money and run the risk they will call the police? Sort drama about the tragic cycle of abuse, dominance and power.
Who directed Payboy?
Payboy was directed by Mees Peijnenburg.
Who stars in Payboy?
The principal cast of Payboy includes Majd Mardo, Xiomara Virdó, Steef Cuijpers, Micha Hulshof, Dennis Rudge.
When was Payboy released and how long is it?
Payboy was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 13m.