The Last Summer

Directed by William Stead

Under Nazi Germany, the world becomes even more dangerous for Ben and his openly gay friend Felix.
The danger in The Last Summer arrives before the characters fully understand how much their world is about to change. William Stead’s gay short film uses Nazi Germany as more than historical shorthand, focusing instead on the awful imbalance between a closeted boy who may still be able to hide and the openly gay friend who cannot. The period detail is modest, but the emotional dilemma is clear and effective.

The Last Summer

Directed by William Stead

Under Nazi Germany, the world becomes even more dangerous for Ben and his openly gay friend Felix.

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The danger in The Last Summer arrives before the characters fully understand how much their world is about to change. William Stead’s gay short film uses Nazi Germany as more than historical shorthand, focusing instead on the awful imbalance between a closeted boy who may still be able to hide and the openly gay friend who cannot. The period detail is modest, but the emotional dilemma is clear and effective.