Juste une Question D'amour / Just a Question of Love (2000)

'Juste une question d'amour' is a small film made for French TV that is one of the most sensitive, unbiased examinations of how the 'coming out' of gay men impacts not only the one who bravely steps forward but also his friends both male and female and his family. So often films such as this fall under the title 'Queer Cinema' and that is as unfair to the audience as it is to the writer and director of the film. This film is meant for the general public and should it receive higher profile in publicity, many longstanding prejudices would at least have the chance to be questioned by both gays and straights.

Laurent (Cyrille Thouvenin) lives with his parents Jeanne (Danièle Denie) and Pierre (Idwig Stephane) behind the family Pharmacy. Laurent is secretly gay though he lives with his best girlfriend Carole (Caroline Veyt) who adores him and wholly accepts his sexuality and is content to serve as a 'front' for Laurent's closeted role with his parents. He is not doing well studying agriculture, primarily due to the fact the his close cousin Marc died recently and had been disowned by his aunt and uncle when he announced he was gay. Laurent can only see that he must keep his secret so that his parents (whom he loves deeply) will not be 'injured' by his admitting his sexuality. His marks in school are so poor that he is instructed to do an internship in field agriculture to raise his academic standing. His assigned tutor is Cédric (Stéphan Guérin-Tillié) who lives an openly gay life with his warmly understanding and loving mother Emma (Eva Darlan) in an idyllic garden setting that also serves as Cédric's agricultural research lab.

Though instantly attracted to each other, Laurent maintains his closeted life until Cédric reveals his affection: the two become happy, passionate lovers. All goes well until Cédric insists that Laurent be in an open relationship, a state that would demand that Laurent inform his parents of his preferences. Laurent, fearful that his parents would disown him as his cousin was treated, flees and it is only after Cédric's mother Emma, a woman who loves the fact that her son is in a healthy relationship and longs for Laurent to allow his parents to love him for who truly he is, takes it upon herself to confront Laurent's parents with the truth. The manner in which this initial trauma affects each of the characters forms the platform for the resolution of the story.

This is a brave film, very intelligent and sensitive and informative, and is made all the better by the excellent cast. Each actor gives characterizations that are completely credible and three-dimensional: none of the too familiar stereotypes are here. It is to the credit of director Christian Faure and his co-writer Annick Larboulette that JUST A QUESTION OF LOVE succeeds on every level. This is one of the most quietly powerful stories about same sex challenges to be addressed on the screen. Highly Recommended for ALL audiences. In French with English subtitles. Grady Harp, May 05

Plot Keywords: Coming Out, Homosexual, Gay Interest, Title Spoken By Character.

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[christaah]

very powerful

[GavinWaltz]

this film was actually simple but, somehow it gets deep into you... I really liked it this film! (and Cedric is my ideal of man) very good video !

[maximilijan88]

it is one of the best movies I ever watched! I am really touched by the story. All of us are just searching for the right person and with that person there is nothing we are afraid to do. Great story!

[chodiestchode]

This looks like it could be the best movie ever!

[franzizma]

Es muy bonita, tiene momentos muy emotivos, tiernos y sensuales. Es duro ver cómo aún hay gente tan ignorante, egoista, interesada y sexofóbica que piensan que sus hijos tienen que servirle hasta en algo tan íntimo como es el sexo y darles crías como si de ganado se tratase. Yo pasaba de ellos.

Es una bella historia como decía antes y además Cyrille Thouvenin es un bellezón increible, el otro actor, Stéphan Guérin-Tillié, también está buenorrillo y tiene su morbillo.

[ArohaaArtemisia]

uhsearching for a guy that will make me go wild

[betts3985]

I love this movie so much! It's a great french film :D

[thegeniusfilms]

Hi.. Visit this link to get the subtitles in english.

rapidshare . com / files / 175129506/Juste_Une_Question_d­_Amour_2000. srt

All together

[share43]

i love this video

[TheSingerFrom1993]

do you know where i can watch this with english subs?

thnx for the help

=D

[rosepetal34]

this film was awesome loving the video you made of it as well