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aussie paul · 15th Nov 2008, 03:31 AM

Hi all, I've just been to see the movie, 'brideshead revisited' . It seems to be a love story involving a man, charles and his Uni mate / boyfriend - sebastian, and seb's sister.
I related to Charles in certain ways. What did you think of it?
Paul

Peter · 15th Nov 2008, 10:00 AM

The story is definitely about the love story between the two men. I believe the sister is only included as an excuse as the closest he can get to the brother. Remember that this is set in a time when homosexuality (buggery) was still illegal in England. (Apparently it is still a punishable offence in the Isle of Man)

bleep · 16th Nov 2008, 12:35 AM

I haven't and I won't see the movie, but I've read the book. (I don't want the movie to ruin the book for me, you see.) I definitely see the relationship between Sebastian and Charles that is hinted at (not very subtly). It reminds of of Interview with a Vampire, which also has a not-very-well-hidden gay relationship, in my opinion.

Markio · 16th Nov 2008, 01:09 AM

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My friends and I went to see it expecting it to be about forbidden homosexual love in old-timey England. We were let down because the movie was more about religion and tolerance of people's religious beliefs. The real conflict in the movie is between Atheist Charlie's accepting views and the self-imposed sufferings of the family at Brideshead--be it the homosexual son, the father who does the sign of the cross at a certain climactic moment, etc. The real climax or resolution was at the end when Charlie decides not to put out the candle in the chapel, as a metaphor for his acceptance or tolerance of the religious views at Brideshead.

The book may be entirely different, but that's just what I gained from the movie. I was hoping for more of a homosexual relationship; I think Charlie is just straight and doesn't realize he's leading Sebastian on through their friendship. Or he's bi, perhaps, but he seemed like he only considered Sebastian a good friend and not a partner. Except, you know, when they swim naked in the fountain...

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15th Nov 2008, 03:31 AM	#1
aussie paul Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: out to 8 ppl Location: South Korea Age: 57 Posts: 99 Join Date: May 2007	brideshead revisited the movie - Bi triangle?? Hi all, I've just been to see the movie, 'brideshead revisited' . It seems to be a love story involving a man, charles and his Uni mate / boyfriend - sebastian, and seb's sister. I related to Charles in certain ways. What did you think of it? Paul

15th Nov 2008, 10:00 AM	#2
Peter Just a guy Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Anyone who is interested Location: Milton Keynes, England Age: 56 Posts: 474 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: brideshead revisited the movie - Bi triangle?? The story is definitely about the love story between the two men. I believe the sister is only included as an excuse as the closest he can get to the brother. Remember that this is set in a time when homosexuality (buggery) was still illegal in England. (Apparently it is still a punishable offence in the Isle of Man) __________________ Peter "God leaves us free to become whatever we like. We can be ourselves or not, as we please. We are at liberty to be real, or to be unreal. We may be true or false, the choice is ours." (Thomas Merton)

16th Nov 2008, 12:35 AM	#3
bleep EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Queensland, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 305 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: brideshead revisited the movie - Bi triangle?? I haven't and I won't see the movie, but I've read the book. (I don't want the movie to ruin the book for me, you see.) I definitely see the relationship between Sebastian and Charles that is hinted at (not very subtly). It reminds of of Interview with a Vampire, which also has a not-very-well-hidden gay relationship, in my opinion. __________________ "What do you mean you don't believe in homosexuality? It's not like the Easter Bunny; your belief isn't necessary." ~ Lea DeLaria

16th Nov 2008, 01:09 AM	#4
Markio EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Family, friends, and staff! Location: California Age: 21 Posts: 1,139 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: brideshead revisited the movie - Bi triangle?? v v SPOILERS v v My friends and I went to see it expecting it to be about forbidden homosexual love in old-timey England. We were let down because the movie was more about religion and tolerance of people's religious beliefs. The real conflict in the movie is between Atheist Charlie's accepting views and the self-imposed sufferings of the family at Brideshead--be it the homosexual son, the father who does the sign of the cross at a certain climactic moment, etc. The real climax or resolution was at the end when Charlie decides not to put out the candle in the chapel, as a metaphor for his acceptance or tolerance of the religious views at Brideshead. The book may be entirely different, but that's just what I gained from the movie. I was hoping for more of a homosexual relationship; I think Charlie is just straight and doesn't realize he's leading Sebastian on through their friendship. Or he's bi, perhaps, but he seemed like he only considered Sebastian a good friend and not a partner. Except, you know, when they swim naked in the fountain... ^ ^ SPOILERS ^ ^ __________________ Celebrate diversity!

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