9/10 "Du er ikke alene" (You Are Not Alone) is a groundbreaking 1978 Danish film that remains significant for its portrayal of young gay love. Set in a boarding school, it follows the developing relationship between two boys, blending themes of youth liberation, political awakening, and LGBTQ acceptance. As one of the earliest major films to address these topics with such openness, it presents love is love in a direct and affirmative manner, incorporating natural nudity, sensuality, and emotional intimacy with care and respect. The connection between Bo and Kim is depicted with innocence and…
“Love thy neighbor as thyself.”
Young teenager Bo is too sensitive for the hothouse atmosphere of a boarding school run by a cold, unfeeling would-be man of the cloth. Lonely and scared, he finds a soulmate in the headmaster's son Kim with whom he forms a bond of friendship... that slowly grows into something more.
- Status
- Released
- Original Title
- Du er ikke alene
- Original Language
- DA
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Cast
Anders AgensøBo
Peter BjergKim
Jørn FaurschouLærervikar Andersen
Ove SprogøeKim's Father / Superintendent
Elin ReimerKim's MotherJan JørgensenTeacher Jens CarstensenMerete AxelbergTeacher Mortensen
John Hahn-PetersenTeacher Justesen
Hugo HerrestrupConradsen
Beatrice PalnerMrs. Jensen
Aske JacobyAske
Ole MeyerOleMedia
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User Reviews
This was about two young guys discovering that they are gay and by the end of the film they make sure their whole school knows it. Honestly, I would have liked it more if the cast were older, but the concept of the story wasn't bad.
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What is You Are Not Alone about?
Young teenager Bo is too sensitive for the hothouse atmosphere of a boarding school run by a cold, unfeeling would-be man of the cloth. Lonely and scared, he finds a soulmate in the headmaster's son Kim with whom he forms a bond of friendship... that slowly grows into something more.
Who stars in You Are Not Alone?
The movie stars Anders Agensø, Peter Bjerg, Jørn Faurschou, Ove Sprogøe, Elin Reimer and more.
When was You Are Not Alone released?
You Are Not Alone was released in 1978 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
Is You Are Not Alone worth watching?
You Are Not Alone holds a rating of 7.5/10 from viewer votes (82 ratings). Watch it free on FlixWow and judge for yourself.