Name: Hidden Pleasures
Genre: Drama
Released: 1977
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Simón Andreu, Charo López, Tony Fuentes, Beatriz Rossat, Germán Cobos

What Hidden Pleasures Is About

Eloy de la Iglesia’s 1977 film was made only a year after Franco’s death and is generally counted as the first extended treatment of a gay man in Spanish cinema. Eduardo, a banker from a wealthy family, lives concealed and pays young men from the street, and then notices Miguel, a teenager whose interests are women and motorbikes, at which point the arrangement stops working as an arrangement. The film carries identity, class, loneliness, prostitution, homophobia and blackmail at once. The censors banned it initially, and critics treated it relatively kindly, in large part because they objected to censorship continuing a year after the dictator’s death.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hidden Pleasures about?

Eloy de la Iglesia’s 1977 film was made only a year after Franco’s death and is generally counted as the first extended treatment of a gay man in Spanish cinema. Eduardo, a banker from a wealthy family, lives concealed and pays young men from the street, and then notices Miguel, a teenager whose interests are women and motorbikes, at which point the arrangement stops working as an arrangement.

Where can I watch Hidden Pleasures?

Hidden Pleasures is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Hidden Pleasures?

Hidden Pleasures runs for 94 minutes (1h 34m).

When did Hidden Pleasures come out?

Hidden Pleasures was released in 1977.

Who directed Hidden Pleasures?

Hidden Pleasures was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia.

Who stars in Hidden Pleasures?

Hidden Pleasures stars Simón Andreu, Charo López, Tony Fuentes, Beatriz Rossat.

What is Hidden Pleasures's rating?

Hidden Pleasures holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 5.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.