http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsajwxEYSxQ
Harold and Maude takes on a decidedly queer kink in this transgressive, touching story of a sexual relationship between a young nursing home attendant and a confined elderly man. Canadian bad-boy and iconic queer director dynamo Bruce LaBruce (Otto, L.A. Zombies) breaks out and delivers his most accessible film to date in Gerontophilia, without compromising on the subject matter.
Young and beautiful Lake (Pier-Gabriel Lajoie) has troubles with his gi...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsajwxEYSxQ
Harold and Maude takes on a decidedly queer kink in this transgressive, touching story of a sexual relationship between a young nursing home attendant and a confined elderly man. Canadian bad-boy and iconic queer director dynamo Bruce LaBruce (Otto, L.A. Zombies) breaks out and delivers his most accessible film to date in Gerontophilia, without compromising on the subject matter.
Young and beautiful Lake (Pier-Gabriel Lajoie) has troubles with his girlfriend, his mother and his work as his creative and sexual urges begin to turn towards older men. Finding work at a nursing home, attraction erupts when Lake meets charismatic Mr Peabody (Walter Borden) and they embark on a memorable road trip.
In his first film role, Lajoie delivers a tender performance with intangible screen presence and poster boy good looks that will have you wondering where this actor has been hiding. An aging male body has rarely – if ever – enjoyed so much of the camera’s loving gaze in a feature film, giving the story a fresh perspective.
Bruce LaBruce deftly and defiantly skewers the mainstreaming of gay and queer culture and youth obsessed desire. Adept storytelling and solid performances keep difficult themes taut and close to the surface.
“A bold and provocative piece of film making…with LaBruce shooting with confidence in a rather more traditional filmic format.” Screen Daily
Dir: Bruce LaBruce
Prd Info: 90mins, feature film, Canada
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