Beloved/Friend 1999
6.5 / 10
Beloved/Friend
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.
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.
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... Jaume
... Fanny
... Pere
... David
... Alba
... Metge
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Release Date:
Jan 29, 1999 (Spain)
Run Time:
1hr 27`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
Catalan
Production Countries:
Spain
Status:
Released
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VP
Ventura Pons... Director
Cast
... Jaume
... Fanny
... Pere
... David
... Alba
... Metge
... Bidell
... Cristina
... Student 1
... Student 2
... Student 3
JC
Josep Clarà... Passerby
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