The Complete Bear
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Product Description
Unrated Director's Cut
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Snuggle up to one of the first feature-length narratives to feature "bears" and their community, many of them quite "woofy." Meet Pedro (José Luis Garca-Pérez) a handsome gay dentist who is unabashedly and fondly known as a "bear" - a gay male who is big and hairy. His free-spirited sister decides to take a vacation in India with her shady boyfriend leaving her 9-year-old son, Bernardo (David Castillo), in his care. Pedro modifies his behavior by hiding all his porn, scolding his friends for rolling joints in the house, and abstains from his usual steamy, sexual hook-ups. But Bernardo is quite mature for his age and loves his uncle unconditionally.
When mom is unexpectantly detained in India, Pedro is faced with the possibility of raising Bernardo as his own. And to further complicate matters, Dona Teresa (Empar Ferrer), previously exiled from all of our beloved characters lives, wants custody of the young boy and will do anything to achieve her goals.
There is amazing chemistry between the charming Pérez and shining youngster Castillo. They form a new family unit that builds a wonderful emotional foundation for the film. Plus, Spanish director Miguel Albaladejo, isnt shy in showing frisky sex, deep intimacy and complicated human relationships. The film is never overly sentimental or sensational but is an amusingly touching film about reinterpreting the idea of "family" whether you are gay, straight, bear or non-bear.
QUOTES
"Sweet-natured Spanish film."
The New York Times
"A compassionate, life-affirming Spanish comedy-drama"
Christian Science Monitor
"Warm, wholesome, unabashedly homoerotic film."
The Chicago Reader
"Refreshing! Burst the post-Almodovar gay-ghetto movie bubble with unflinching honesty."
Village Voice
FESTIVALS & AWARDS
Festivals 2004 Berlin International Film Festival 2004 Tribeca Film Festival 40th Chicago International Film Festival 2004 Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2004 Miami International GL Film Festival
Spanish w/ English subtitles
Snuggle up to one of the first feature-length narratives to feature "bears" and their community, many of them quite "woofy." Meet Pedro (José Luis Garca-Pérez) a handsome gay dentist who is unabashedly and fondly known as a "bear" - a gay male who is big and hairy. His free-spirited sister decides to take a vacation in India with her shady boyfriend leaving her 9-year-old son, Bernardo (David Castillo), in his care. Pedro modifies his behavior by hiding all his porn, scolding his friends for rolling joints in the house, and abstains from his usual steamy, sexual hook-ups. But Bernardo is quite mature for his age and loves his uncle unconditionally.
When mom is unexpectantly detained in India, Pedro is faced with the possibility of raising Bernardo as his own. And to further complicate matters, Dona Teresa (Empar Ferrer), previously exiled from all of our beloved characters lives, wants custody of the young boy and will do anything to achieve her goals.
There is amazing chemistry between the charming Pérez and shining youngster Castillo. They form a new family unit that builds a wonderful emotional foundation for the film. Plus, Spanish director Miguel Albaladejo, isnt shy in showing frisky sex, deep intimacy and complicated human relationships. The film is never overly sentimental or sensational but is an amusingly touching film about reinterpreting the idea of "family" whether you are gay, straight, bear or non-bear.
QUOTES
"Sweet-natured Spanish film."
The New York Times
"A compassionate, life-affirming Spanish comedy-drama"
Christian Science Monitor
"Warm, wholesome, unabashedly homoerotic film."
The Chicago Reader
"Refreshing! Burst the post-Almodovar gay-ghetto movie bubble with unflinching honesty."
Village Voice
FESTIVALS & AWARDS
Festivals 2004 Berlin International Film Festival 2004 Tribeca Film Festival 40th Chicago International Film Festival 2004 Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2004 Miami International GL Film Festival