Jeffrey (film)

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Movie
German title Jeffrey
Original title Jeffrey
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1995
length 92 minutes
Age rating FSK 16
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Director Christopher Ashley
script Paul Rudnick
production Mark Balsam , Mitchell Maxwell , Victoria Maxwell
music Stephen Endelman
camera Jeffrey Tufano
cut Cara Silverman
occupation

Jeffrey is a 1995 film by director Christopher Ashley. The tragicomedy is based on the off-Broadway play of the same name and was produced by the film studios The Booking Office and Workin 'Man Films .

action

Jeffrey is an unsuccessful New York actor who makes a living as a waiter. As AIDS becomes a bigger issue, especially in the gay community, and the fear of it increases steadily, he decides to forego sex in the future. But no sooner has he made this decision than he falls in love with Steve from the gym. Just as he is about to call off his no sex plan, he learns that Steve is HIV positive and a world collapses for Jeffrey. He tries desperately not to run into Steve, but he can't get it out of his head. Jeffrey's friends Sterling and Darius keep trying to convince him to give Steve a chance after all. The story finally takes a turn when the virus breaks out on HIV-positive Darius.

reception

After an off-Broadway success of the same name , Christopher Ashley directed the first film to look at the sensitive issue of AIDS from the humorous side. Unconstrained dialogues and an original story give the comedy, despite its serious themes, a degree of serenity that broke taboos.

Also noteworthy about Jeffrey are scenes in which the actors address the audience directly and tell stories after the actual film scene has been frozen ( breaking through the "fourth wall" ), or when the extras suddenly interfere in the film.

criticism

  • "Brilliant comedy about love and laughter in the age of AIDS." ( Cinema )
  • "A provocative film based on a stage play, which, in addition to the serious subject matter, uses its subject at the same time for a few glaring highlights on the scene." ( Film-dienst )

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