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We Were One Man

Directed by Philippe Vallois1979France91 mins

The Festival presents a repeat screening of one of the films that started Frameline Distribution. Director Philippe Vallois had brought the only English-subtitled print of the film to San Francisco to screen for eager Festival audiences. At the end of the Festival, Vallois was persuaded to leave the print with Frameline so that its newly born distribution efforts could offer the film to gay audiences across the country.

A modern gay classic, We Were One Man takes place in France in 1943 and is the story of Guy, a French farmer about to be married, and Rolf, a German soldier. One day Guy finds a wounded Rolf, takes him home, nurses him to health, and tries to prevent his return to the army. Gradually, the men discover a mutu­ al attraction that leads to an intense relation­ ship and a lyrical, highly erotic love scene. Rolf is a soldier who doubts the value of his com­mitment to the Nazi cause. Guy blocks out memories of his recent incarceration in a mental hospital and suffers from hallucina­tions. Their relationship serves as a catalyst for both men as they explore long suppressed feelings.

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Original Language Title
Nous étions un seul homme
Director
Philippe Vallois
Year
1979
Country
France
Running Time
91 mins
Language
French
Section
Retrospective, Turning 20: Frameline Distribution