Solange Du hier bist (2006)

Sebastian, a young male prostitute, is one of Georgs few remaining chances to break through his hermit-like everyday life in exchange for a few fleeting moments of being together with ... See full synopsis »

Director:

Stefan Westerwelle

Writers:

Ralf Stadler (collaboration), Stefan Westerwelle

Stars:

Michael Gempart, Leander Lichti

4 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Michael Gempart	...	Georg
Leander Lichti	...	Sebastian

Storyline

Sebastian, a young male prostitute, is one of Georgs few remaining chances to break through his hermit-like everyday life in exchange for a few fleeting moments of being together with someone at least for a few hours. Georg loves Sebastians easy-going and playful manner. He loves the absurd stories that the boy spontaneously comes up with and Georg never knows whether to actually believe all of them or not. And it looks like today Georgs long cherished dream will finally come true: this time the boy asks him if he can stay overnight of his own free will. Georg does everything to fully enjoy the rare and valuable moments he hopes for more. Yet the more Georg dares to get closer to the boy, the more Sebastian breaks off contact with him. Within a short space of time, the boy seems to age by many years. He is looking for help. Georgs hopes are shattered. They start arguing. However, that very same evening, Sebastian is standing in front of his door again. He has come to say goodbye. By ...

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Plot Keywords:

gay interest | male nudity | male frontal nudity | masturbation | gay | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

25 October 2007 (Germany)

Also Known As:

While You Are Here

Filming Locations:

Germany

Box Office

Budget:

€5,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Academy of Media Arts Cologne

Technical Specs

Runtime:

77 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Interesting enough character study but what was the point with the ending

This film was screen as part of the 2007 Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival. I had no expectation of the film as someone else choose it for me.

I actually like films that take time to develop, films that allow the characters to unfold and lets the story flow. Stillness is good. But this film though was just plain slow.

Credit must go to the two main actors. There was a sense of tension between them as two totally different people, misfits really, come together in a very awkward way. There were tender moments and sadness as we learned more about them.

I also liked the setting and the way it was shot. It was claustrophobic and monochrome and it added to the film's intimacy and reinforces the oddness of the characters.

I just don't understand the ending. What was the point of it all?