To Play or To Die

I found this film to be a commentary on homosexuality in a heterosexual society. The struggles, confusion and passion of the protagonist were the driving feature of the film and were clearly reflected through his environment. Despite this, I am not a fan of the film. I found it to be confusing and almost frustrating. It was a struggle to watch the protagonist constantly put himself on the line only to be ridiculed, beaten, and remain alone. Perhaps this is the Hollywood-side-influence, but I prefer a happy ending. Unlike Bugcrush, I found that the artistic shots and angles were limited (I only really enjoyed the initial gymnast scene) and the lighting to be somewhat bland. Perhaps this is due to the cultural differences, and perhaps I feel this way about the film because I am missing a cultural reference or preference. All in all, I found the film to be mediocre.