BE: Skitne, Syndige Meg


50m 2001

Brief Synopsis

The BE of the title is Bjorn Erik, a Norwegian man who committed suicide at the age of 20, leaving behind only painful diary entries in which he revealed that he was gay. A devout Christian, Bjorn Erik was convinced that he was a sinner. Through revealing interviews with his sister and parents, and

Cast & Crew

Jan Dalchow

Director

Film Details

Also Known As
BE: Dirty, Sinful Me, BE: Skitne, Syndige Meg
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
50m

Synopsis

The BE of the title is Bjorn Erik, a Norwegian man who committed suicide at the age of 20, leaving behind only painful diary entries in which he revealed that he was gay. A devout Christian, Bjorn Erik was convinced that he was a sinner. Through revealing interviews with his sister and parents, and with priests who both condemn and accept homosexuality, the film demonstrates the devastating effects of religious and political extremism.

Film Details

Also Known As
BE: Dirty, Sinful Me, BE: Skitne, Syndige Meg
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
50m

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