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Bent

Synopsis:

Sean Mathias directed this screen adaptation of Martin Sherman's award-winning play about the persecution of homosexuals by Nazis during World War II. In Germany, the Nazi party's program of genocide against any and all perceived "enemies" is coming into full swing when the party begins a violent purge of homosexuals in its membership. Max (Clive Owen), a bisexual playboy, is attending an orgy thrown by drag queen "Greta" (Mick Jagger) and featuring a number of party members when the festivities are raided by the police; Max and his lover Rudy (Brian Webber) escape, but they are later arrested and sentenced to a concentration camp.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Sean Mathias
  • Studio: Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft, Metromedia Entertainment Group, Ask Kodansha Company, Channel 4
  • Year: 1997
  • Run Time: 117 minutes
  • Country: UK
  • Language: English
  • Set in: Berlin, Germany
  • MPAA Rating: NC17 (for a strong scene of graphic sexuality)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Drama, War
  • Filmed in: Color

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