A Story of No Importance

A Story of No Importance

44 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 1980

In 1980, Jacques Duron produced this short (44 minutes) black and white film and presented French cinema a recording of the dynamics of two young boys coming of age as homosexuals. The story centers on Philippe (Philippe Bories) in a remarkable performance where his brooding looks, body language, and inner turmoil just exudes from him as the story unfolds. You see, Philippe is struggling with his sexuality and the love of another boy.

A Story of No Importance

44 mins | Drama | Jan. 1, 1980

A Story of No Importance
In 1980, Jacques Duron produced this short (44 minutes) black and white film and presented French cinema a recording of the dynamics of two young boys coming of age as homosexuals. The story centers on Philippe (Philippe Bories) in a remarkable performance where his brooding looks, body language, and inner turmoil just exudes from him as the story unfolds. You see, Philippe is struggling with his sexuality and the love of another boy.
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers IDHEC
Original title Une histoire sans importance
Directors Jacques Duron
Writers Jacques Duron

Cast

Philippe Bories

as Philippe

Bernard Flamain

as Claude