No se lo digas a nadie (1998)

User Rating:

7.5/10   

Director:

Francisco J. Lombardi

Writers:

Jaime Bayly (novel)
Giovanna Pollarolo (writer)

Release Date:

16 July 1998 (Peru)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

La historia más escandalosa de Lima

Plot:

Based on the alleged autobiography of gay peruvian talk show host Jaime Bailey. Joaquin, a young man from the high class of Lima...

Plot Keywords:

Cocaine | College | Homoeroticism | Bisexuality | Gay Interest

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Santiago Magill	...	Joaquín Camino
Christian Meier	...	Gonzalo
Lucía Jiménez	...	Alejandra
Giovanni Ciccia	...	Alfonso
Vanessa Robbiano	...	Prostitute
Carlos Fuentes	...	Gerardo
Gianfranco Brero	...	University Professor
Carlos Tuccio	...	Sacerdote Confesor
Anibal Zamoa	...	Transvestite
Emilran Cossío	...	Dioni
Jorge Lopez Cano	...	Proprietor of the Bordello
Alonso Alegría	...	Sacerdote
Gerardo Ruiz	...	Jorge
Johnny Mendoza	...	Comprador de Droga
Javier Echevarría	...	Rector de Universidad

Also Known As:

Don't Tell Anyone (Europe: English title)

Runtime:

120 min

Country:

Spain | Peru

Language:

Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | Peru:18

Filming Locations:

Lima, Peru

Quotes:

Luis Felipe Camino: You are drunk!
Joaquín Camino: I'm drunk AND high, that doesn't make me any less gay.

Movie Connections:

Features Belle epoque (1992)

Soundtrack:

El amor después del amor

No se lo digas a mi novia (Don't tell my girlfriend)

If you are inclined to indulge yourself in a fresh, candid, and rather engaging cinematic view of modern sexual mores involving a certain upper-class segment of society in Peru's capital city, this is the place to find it. Admittedly that description limits the size of its intended audience somewhat. Nevertheless, this film will appeal to anyone who likes a combination of good production values and autobiographical breastbaring -- so to speak.

The writer is in fact extending his reputedly autobiographical novel into new literary territory. The result is a good if not great movie. It preaches a bit without being preachy as regards racism, class prejudice, homophobia, drugs, and personal loyalties. The central character is by turns likable and unlikeable as he tries to find his true character during puberty and into young adulthood.

I give high marks not only to the principal actors but also to the director.

There are no false steps and few unexplored viewpoints in this story, which starts at the beginning and ends at the end (a rarity in these days of overwrought angularity in the movie business). Unlike some comments already given, I would call the ending appropriately incomplete rather than "sad" or "happy."

Which is as it should be. Ten of ten.