Boys Briefs (1999): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1999, Boys Briefs is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Luc Feit, running about 83 minutes. “Award-winning short films about gay first love...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Reunion of six short films having homosexuality as theme: "The Absolution of Anthony", by Dean Slotar, depicting a 16-year-old boy living with a Catholic grandfather in Bronx; "Smear", by Sam Zalutsky, telling the story of a boy who is in love with a straight friend; "Front Room", by Pierre Yves Clouin, an experimental short showing a gay physical relationship; "Fairy Tale", by David Kittredge, when a man decides to introduce his boyfriend to his homophobic family; "Ferkel" or "Piglets", by Luc Feit, showing an old lady who tries to ruin a sexual encounter; and "Stanley Beloved", by Simon Chung, telling the story of a boy who, before going to study abroad, decides to spend a summer day with his best friend.

Who’s in it. Boys Briefs stars Gary Cohen as Joe (segment "The Absolution of Anthony"), Victor Garber as Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony"), Mateo Gómez as Radio Voice (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") (voice) and Diego Lopez as Cute Boy 2 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony"), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Boys Briefs has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boys Briefs page.

If you liked it. Fans of Boys Briefs tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.