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Benjamin

Benjamin

It's about my inability to love. But I'm fine now.

20196.11h 25m

Overview

Benjamin, a rising star filmmaker, is on the brink of premiering his difficult second film No Self at the London Film Festival when Billie, his hard drinking publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric French musician called Noah.

Directed by Simon Amstell
Written by Simon Amstell, Kate Leys, Dan Swimer
Produced by Alexandra Breede, Dominic Dromgoole, Louise Simpson
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Top Cast

Colin Morgan

Colin Morgan

Benjamin

Phénix Brossard

Phénix Brossard

Noah

Joel Fry

Joel Fry

Stephen

Jessica Raine

Jessica Raine

Billie

Jack Rowan

Jack Rowan

Harry

Anna Chancellor

Anna Chancellor

Tessa

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

Paul

Michèle Belgrand

Michèle Belgrand

Adrienne

J

James Lailey

Claude

Ellie Kendrick

Ellie Kendrick

Anne the Dancer

Themes & Keywords

filmmakinglgbtgay romancegay themegay relationshipfilmmaker

About Benjamin

Benjamin is a romance, comedy, drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of filmmaking, lgbt, gay romance, gay theme, gay relationship, filmmaker. Directed by Simon Amstell, it stars Colin Morgan, Phénix Brossard, Joel Fry. Benjamin, a rising star filmmaker, is on the brink of premiering his difficult second film No Self at the London Film Festival when Billie, his hard drinking publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric French musician called Noah.

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