Beach Boy
Originally released in 2013. Beach Boy is a documentary film. directed by Emil Langballe. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Like the majority of young Kenyans, Juma dreams of a better life abroad. His girlfriend has left to work in Qatar, allowing the young man to fully thrust himself into his work as a “companion” to elderly European women who spend their vacations at local resort hotels. Danish filmmaker Emil Langballe records in detail what appears to be a budding love affair between Juma and a middle-aged British woman. The documentary turns out to be a real-life version of Ulrich Seidl’s feature Paradise: Love, investigating local female sex tourism based on a false sense of romance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
0h 27m
27 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beach Boy about?
Like the majority of young Kenyans, Juma dreams of a better life abroad. His girlfriend has left to work in Qatar, allowing the young man to fully thrust himself into his work as a “companion” ...
Who directed Beach Boy?
Beach Boy was directed by Emil Langballe.
How long is Beach Boy?
Beach Boy has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).
When was Beach Boy released?
Beach Boy was released on March 22, 2013 in theaters.