Drama · Spain · 1999 · 1h 27m

Beloved/Friend

Amic / Amat

Director

Cast

Josep Maria Pou as Jaume Rosa María Sardà as Fanny Mario Gas as Pere David Selvas as David Irene Montalà as Alba Jordi Dauder as Metge

Crew

Jesús Escosa — Director of Photography Pere Abadal — Editor Josep Maria Benet i Jornet — Screenplay Ventura Pons — Producer

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.

Mood & Themes

male prostitution

Key Collaborators

Ventura Pons Director Jesús Escosa Director of Photography Pere Abadal Editor Josep Maria Benet i Jornet Screenplay Ventura Pons Producer

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