To Play or to Die

Directed by Frank Krom
Not Rated
1990    48mDrama
6.133%6.3
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In this short motion picture, schoolboy Kees is intelligent, introvert and sensitive, but gets ridiculed verbally and physically at an all-boys school by mindlessly cocky class mates and even insensitive teachers, especially in gym, where his physical weakness is mercilessly abused to make him a defenceless laughing stock in front of his smirking peers. His awakening sexual interest goes to boys, and in particular to Charel, a beautiful athletic classmate who probably feels an undetermined interest but would never risk admitting (possibly not even to himself) having any gay or bi appreciation, least of all for a 'sissy', and thus remains unresponsive to shy Kees' overtures. When the hunk finally comes over to Kees' place while his parents are away, a desperate disappointment with a tragical twist is in the making…

Where to Watch To Play or to Die

  • Geert HunaertsKees
  • Tjebbo GerritsmaCharel
  • Simon GriblingMath. Teacher
  • Joost HienenCharel's friend
  • Cock van der LeeCharel's friend
  • Diane LensinkMother
  • Titus MuizelaarPhys. Ed. Teacher
  • Mike StarinkCharel's friend
  • Wim van der GrijnFather
  • Hilde Van MieghemFrench Teacher
  • Marc van UchelenCharel's friend
  • Frank KromDirector / Writer
  • Anna BlamanNovel
  • Anne van de PutteWriter
  • Dave SchramProducer
  • Jose SteenProducer
  • Maria PetersonProducer
  • Hans PosProducer
  • Sander VosEditor
  • Kim HayworthMusic
  • Charles LondonJune 8, 2025
    Enough mystery and suspense to hold my interest although the ending is a bit melodramatic. It's sort of like a gay Night Gallery episode with a grandfather clock in place of a painting.

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