This Special Friendship (1964): Cast
This Special Friendship is a 1964 romantic drama directed by Jean Delannoy, starring Didier Haudepin as Alexandre Motier, Bernard Musson and Louis Seigner. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Jean Delannoy
- Original language
-
French - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is This Special Friendship About?
The premise of This Special Friendship without spoilers.
The film explores the tender yet conflicted bond between a twelve‑year‑old boy and a fourteen‑year‑old upper‑classman, the object of his longing, set against the austere backdrop of a Jesuit‑run school. Their relationship raises questions of guilt, desire and the constraints of a rigid, religious environment.
This Special Friendship Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay teenager
- friendship
- boarding school
- teenage boy
- catholic school
- blood pact
- priest
- romantic friendship
- 12 year old
- teenager
- friend
- gay interest
+38 more Show fewer
- friendship between boys
- gay student
- gay character
- gay protagonist
- gay male
- gay catholic
- playing football
- reference to napoleon bonaparte
- church
- religion
- gay
- based on novel
- male protagonist
- platonic relationship
- jealousy
- suspicion
- young boy
- france
- boy
- 12 year old boy
- student
- adolescent boy
- adolescent
- love interest
- suicide
- 14 year old
- 14 year old boy
- all male cast
- 1964
- 1960s
- 20th century
- subtitles
- jesuit order
- pump organ
- school uniform
- reference to blood oath
- study hall
- poem
This Special Friendship Cast & Characters
Didier Haudepin leads the cast as Alexandre Motier, with Bernard Musson as Father teaching and Louis Seigner as Father Lauzon. Directed by Jean Delannoy; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jean Delannoy
-
Didier Haudepin as Alexandre Motier - Bernard Musson as Father teaching
- Louis Seigner as Father Lauzon
- Michel Bouquet as Father Trennes
Also Starring in This Special Friendship
· 9 more- Henri Coutet The employee of the institution
- Colette Régis The nun
- Lucien Nat Father Superior
- Dominique Maurin Marc de Blajean
- Gérard Chambre André Ferron
- François Leccia Lucien Rouvière
- Dominique Diamant Maurice Motier
- Francis Lacombrade Georges de Sarre
- Alain-Philippe Malagnac A student
This Special Friendship Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Heimliche Freundschaften” and “As Amizades Particulares”.
- Also known as
-
- Heimliche Freundschaften
- As Amizades Particulares
- 悲しみの天使
- Særlige venskaber
- Különös barátság
- Le amicizie particolari
- Szczególna przyjaźń
- Странная дружба
- Vänskap av särskild sort
- Amistades particulares
- Amizades Particulares
- Különleges barátság, უცნაური მეგობრობა
+3 more Show fewer
- Las amistades particulares
- 特殊的友情
- 寄宿舎
Seen This Special Friendship?
Movies Like This Special Friendship
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including My Best Friend, Friends Forever and Just Friends.
This Special Friendship FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of This Special Friendship, each answered in a sentence.
How long is This Special Friendship?
This Special Friendship runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was This Special Friendship released?
This Special Friendship was released on September 4, 1964.
Who directed This Special Friendship?
This Special Friendship was directed by Jean Delannoy.
More films by Jean Delannoy Who is in the cast of This Special Friendship?
This Special Friendship stars Didier Haudepin as Alexandre Motier, Bernard Musson as Father teaching and Louis Seigner as Father Lauzon, among 13 credited actors.
Does This Special Friendship have a post-credit scene?
No. This Special Friendship has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is This Special Friendship in?
The original language of This Special Friendship is French.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
