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A Story of No Importance

A Story of No Importance

1980 · 44 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama

A coming of age story about two great friends during the school years whose friendship is truly tested when one of the boys start to develop different feelings for the other. At first, it seems Philippe and Claude are just experimenting new sensations, everything is pure curiosity to them. But total reciprocity isn't the name of the game and Philippe is clearly infatuated with his friend.

Directed by Jacques Duron · Written by Jacques Duron

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