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It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives (1971): Cast

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It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives is a 1971 drama directed by Rosa von Praunheim, starring Berryt Bohlen as Clemens, Norbert Losch and Dietmar Kracht. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.

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It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 7m (67 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
Studio
WDR
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives About?

The premise of It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives without spoilers.

A provincial young man arrives in Berlin and drifts through successive gay sub‑cultures. He first meets the blonde Clemens, who offers him coffee and a place to stay; they cohabit and emulate a bourgeois marriage, believing they have found lasting love. After four months of routine, a wealthy older gentleman lures him to his villa, where he encounters a circle of affluent older gay men who indulge in fine art and classical music, showering him with attention and new possibilities.

It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives Themes & Keywords

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  • gay society
  • gay character
  • gay bar
  • gay activism
  • gay
  • homosexual
  • leather
  • berlin germany
  • public toilet
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  • male full frontal nudity
  • pubic hair
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  • male pubic hair
  • homosexuality
  • male frontal nudity
  • nudity
  • lgbt
  • queer
  • narration
  • illegal to be gay
  • essay film
  • no diegetic sound
  • activism
  • educational
  • persecution
  • fashion
  • dress up
  • marriage
  • prostitute
  • male nudity
  • gay cruising
  • gay interest
  • gay protagonist
  • germany
  • homosexual history
  • cross dressing
  • man dances with a man
  • cigarette smoking
  • kiss
  • gay kiss
  • singing
  • drag queen
  • dancing
  • new german cinema
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Cast & crew

It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives Cast & Characters

Berryt Bohlen leads the cast as Clemens, with Norbert Losch and Dietmar Kracht. Directed by Rosa von Praunheim; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Rosa von Praunheim

More films directed by Rosa von Praunheim: Satanic Sow, Thirty Years with the Whip, Survival in Berlin-Neukölln and Tough Love.

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It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Não é homossexual que é perverso, mas a situação em que ele vive” and “No es perverso ser homosexual, perverso es el contexto”.

Also known as
  • Não é homossexual que é perverso, mas a situação em que ele vive
  • No es perverso ser homosexual, perverso es el contexto
  • Ce n'est pas l'homosexuel qui est pervers mais la société dans laquelle il vit
  • To nie homoseksualizm jest perwersyjny, ale sytuacja, w jakiej zyje
  • Perverzní není homosexuál, ale společnost, v níž žije
  • 잇 이즈 낫 더 호모섹슈얼 후 이즈 퍼버스
  • 벗 더 소사이어티 인 위치 히 리브스
  • 同性恋不是变态东西,变态的是他所活着的社会
  • Збоченим є не гомосексуаліст, а суспільство, в якому він живе
  • Ce n'est pas l'homosexuel qui est pervers, mais la situation dans laquelle il vit

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It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives, each answered in a sentence.

How long is It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives?

It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).

When was It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives released?

It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives was released on July 4, 1971.

Who directed It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives?

It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives was directed by Rosa von Praunheim.

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Who is in the cast of It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives?

It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives stars Berryt Bohlen as Clemens, Norbert Losch and Dietmar Kracht, among 7 credited actors.

Does It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives have a post-credit scene?

No. It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives in?

The original language of It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives is German.

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