A Boy's Dream

Elias has always desired to have children and dreams of starting a family. In contrast, Christian values his current free-spirited lifestyle in an open relationship, giving him and his partner the time and resources to travel, purchase expensive designer furniture, and care for one another. Elias manages to suppress his longing for a family for a long time. However, upon commencing his new job as a psychologist at a boarding school, it seems as though the dam has broken. He must come to terms with the fact that a life without external human responsibilities can never be a fulfilling one for him. A BOY'S DREAM won the Audience Award at Tisvilde Kortfilmfestival and was screened at the International Queer Film Festival Merlinka, Fairy Tales Queer Art Film Festival and Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. Director Ludvig C. N. Poulsen spent his childhood in a small Danish town. Beginning as a model, he turned to directing and screenwriting in 2014, graduating from Super8 in 2022. Known for his nuanced exploration of LGBT environments, Ludvig’s storytelling draws heavily from his own experiences and research into philosophy and psychology. His films balance emotional depth with moments of humor, ultimately leaving audiences with a sense of hope.

Keywords

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  • bittersweet
  • Childhood
  • dysfunctional family
  • friendship
  • relationship

Actors

  • Lasse Steen
  • Christoffer Hvidberg Rønje
  • Anne Louise Hassing
  • Bastian Hoe Friis-Topholm
  • Emma Steenbock
  • Julius Alsinger Plambech
  • Rasmus Smed
  • Emilie Berg
  • Jarivan Ahmad
  • Nanna-Marie Thinesen
  • Tobias Maj Stelzner

Director

  • Ludvig Christian Næsted Poulsen

Independent, Queer


30min


16

DA


SV

DE

EN

Denmark
2023
A gentle drama about child psychologist Elias, who is in danger of overstepping his authority.

A gentle drama about child psychologist Elias, who is in danger of overstepping his authority.


Elias has always desired to have children and dreams of starting a family. In contrast, Christian values his current free-spirited lifestyle in an open relationship, giving him and his partner the time and resources to travel, purchase expensive designer furniture, and care for one another. Elias manages to suppress his longing for a family for a long time. However, upon commencing his new job as a psychologist at a boarding school, it seems as though the dam has broken. He must come to terms with the fact that a life without external human responsibilities can never be a fulfilling one for him.


A BOY'S DREAM won the Audience Award at Tisvilde Kortfilmfestival and was screened at the International Queer Film Festival Merlinka, Fairy Tales Queer Art Film Festival and Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival.


Director Ludvig C. N. Poulsen spent his childhood in a small Danish town. Beginning as a model, he turned to directing and screenwriting in 2014, graduating from Super8 in 2022. Known for his nuanced exploration of LGBT environments, Ludvig’s storytelling draws heavily from his own experiences and research into philosophy and psychology. His films balance emotional depth with moments of humor, ultimately leaving audiences with a sense of hope.

Cast & Crew