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Bent (1997)

"In a time of war, they found themselves in the most dangerous place of all. In love."

6.819971h 45mEN
DramaHistoryRomance

Directed by Sean Mathias

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 45m

Language

EN

Release

November 26, 1997

Director

Sean Mathias

Official Trailer

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Overview

Max is a handsome young man who, after a fateful tryst with a German soldier, is forced to run for his life. Eventually Max is placed in a concentration camp where he pretends to be Jewish because in the eyes of the Nazis, gays are the lowest form of human being. But it takes a relationship with an ...

Cast

Lothaire Bluteau

Lothaire Bluteau

Horst

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

Max

Brian Webber

Brian Webber

Rudy

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Uncle Freddie

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Greta / George

Paul Bettany

Paul Bettany

Captain

Paul Kynman

Paul Kynman

Corporal

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

Officer on Train

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Wolf

Jude Law

Jude Law

Stormtrooper

Richard Laing

Richard Laing

SS Guard

Crispian Belfrage

Crispian Belfrage

SS Guard

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Bent (1997), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Max is a handsome young man who, after a fateful tryst with a German soldier, is forced to run for his life. Eventually Max is placed in a concentration camp where he pretends to be Jewish because in the eyes of the Nazis, gays are the lowest form of human being. But it takes a relationship with an openly gay prisoner to teach Max that without the love of another, life is not worth living.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Bent. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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