Some Boys

Irreverent, moving, and political. A powerful love story between two young men that becomes an homage to the Latin American counterculture of the ‘80s.   Alberto Fuguet spent his childhood in Los Angeles before returning to Chile under the Pinochet dictatorship. With a background in journalism, he established himself as a key figure in contemporary Latin American literature with works such as Sobredosis [Overdose] and Mala onda [Bad Vibes]. Some of his titles are available in English, Italian, Portuguese, and Korean.In addition to his literary success, Fuguet has made his mark in movies as a scriptwriter and director, notably Se arrienda [For Rent] (2005) and Música campesina [Country Music] (2011), which was awarded the prize for best feature film at the Valdivia Film Festival. His work addresses generational issues and transforms the commonplace into powerful, critical narratives.   In Ciertos chicos, Fuguet chronicles a gay romance in the oppressive atmosphere of Santiago de Chile during the military dictatorship. Tomás Mena, keen to escape his family and political repression, eagerly awaits the start of university life, while Clemente Fabres, a Journalism student, dreams of returning to England. Their lives intersect through music, film, and literature, and their relationship brightens the dark years of the dictatorship.