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Boy Code

2016 · 21 min

A tense, introspective slice of life that captures the quiet discomfort of not fitting in, with a raw, earnest tone.

Directed by: Christian La Morte

Overview: The last day/night of school for an insecure senior in an all-boy Catholic prep school, who is overwhelmed by the close-minded, overly-masculine world around him. Going against his own personality and morals, he attends an end-of-the-year party in an attempt to shallowly pursue a girl who has shown a genuine interest in him.

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Directed by: Christian La Morte

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
coming-of-age
isolation
class
gender
Places: school
suburbs
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	1
Horror	1
Humour	2
Realism	8
Romance	3
Tension	6
Darkness	6
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	7

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Directed by: Christian La Morte
Written by: Christian La Morte
Runtime: 21 min
Languages: English

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