Film screening: For Boys (2024)
12.6.2025
19.15 - 20.45
Arthouse Cinema Niagara / Pirkanmaa Film Center, Kehräsaari B, 33200 Tampere
Tackling erotic taboos and spirituality, challenging societal norms of age and desire, For Boys tells the story of a dying photographer forced to confront his vanity in the face of affection.
Tackling erotic taboos and spirituality, For Boys tells the story of a dying photographer forced to confront his vanity, as a deceived young man unexpectedly shows affection towards him, challenging societal norms of age and desire.
Mikael, facing his final days, craves validation and uses a false online identity to lure young men to his apartment, concealing his scarred face. When Paul arrives and expresses genuine affection, Mikael’s world of superficial connections is upended.
Caught in a nationwide lockdown, Mikael and Paul’s unexpected bond becomes a catalyst for surreal exploration of desires and vulnerabilities. As each day seamlessly blend together, Mikael and Paul journey through dreams and desires towards anguish and redemption.
Language: Finnish
Subtitles: English
Age limit: K12
Tickets: 11 € / Seta’s member organization members 9 €