Description
Product Description
To Play or To Die is a powerful psychological drama. Kees is an introverted boy who attends an all boy Dutch school where powerful bullies and sadomasochistic games are the stock in trade. Kees is fascinated by the extraordinarily handsome Charel, ringleader of the tormentors. Seeking to turn the tables and stem his victimization, Kees invites Charel back to his house when his parents are away. His plan is to take revenge but Charel gets the upper hand. So begins a difficult and painful pas de duex with surprising results. To Play or Die recalls the memories of lonesliness and victimization familiar to any gay teen, and turns them into an intense and well made thriller. The film is based on a story by Anna Blaman and marks the feature film debut of Frank Krom, former assistant to Paul Verhoeven
Review
Well produced and controversial, a highly charged drama. –Los Angeles Media Coalition
An intense, enigmatic psychological thriller. –Frameline Film Magazine
Product details
Actors: Joost Hienen, Simon Gribling, Tjebbo Gerritsma, Titus Muizelaar, Diane Lensink
Directors: Frank Krom
Format: Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Subtitled
Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated:
Unrated
Not Rated
Studio: Water Bearer Films
DVD Release Date: November 11, 1998
Run Time: 50 minutes
