DRAMA . 1999 . 1h 27m . CA . 5.4/10

Beloved/Friend_

Original: Amic / Amat

Based on a work of Josep Maria Benet i Jornet entitled "Testament", the film tells the story of an aging professor of medieval literature with the dilemma of deciding who will inherit his essay on "The Book of friend and loved" by Ramon Llull. Feeling near death as a result of illness, he discovers that the ideal person is a young and intelligent student he is in love with and who is dedicated to male prostitution.

Starring Josep Maria Pou, Rosa María Sardà, Mario Gas
5.4/10
Rating
1h 27m
Runtime
1999
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Based on a work of Josep Maria Benet i Jornet entitled "Testament", the film tells the story of an aging professor of medieval literature with the dilemma of deciding who will inherit his essay on "The Book of friend and loved" by Ramon Llull. Feeling near death as a result of illness, he discovers that the ideal person is a young and intelligent student he is in love with and who is dedicated to male prostitution.

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Cast
Josep Maria Pou stars as Jaume in Beloved/Friend.
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Year context
Beloved/Friend was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Overview
Based on a work of Josep Maria Benet i Jornet entitled "Testament", the film tells the story of an aging professor of medieval literature with the dilemma of...
Beloved/Friend is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 27m.

CAST (14)

Josep Maria Pou
Josep Maria Pou
Jaume
Rosa María Sardà
Rosa María Sardà
Fanny
Mario Gas
Mario Gas
Pere
David Selvas
David Selvas
David
Irene Montalà
Irene Montalà
Alba
Jordi Dauder
Jordi Dauder
Metge
Josep Mota
Josep Mota
Bidell
Àngels Sánchez
Àngels Sánchez
Cristina
Tàtels Pérez
Tàtels Pérez
Student 1
Jordi Andújar
Jordi Andújar
Student 2
Daniel Klamburg
Daniel Klamburg
Student 3
JC
Josep Clarà
Passerby
VR
Victor Riverola
Neighbour
PV
Piero Verzello
Professor

STUDIOS (2)

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
87 min (1h 27m)
Original Title
Amic / Amat
Language
CA
Country
Rating
5.4/10 (13 votes)
Popularity
4

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Beloved/Friend about?
Based on a work of Josep Maria Benet i Jornet entitled "Testament", the film tells the story of an aging professor of medieval literature with the dilemma of deciding who will inherit his essay on "The Book of friend and loved" by Ramon Llull. Feeling near death as a result of illness, he discovers that the ideal person is a young and intelligent student he is in love with and who is dedicated to male prostitution.
How long is Beloved/Friend?
Beloved/Friend has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in Beloved/Friend?
The cast of Beloved/Friend includes Josep Maria Pou, Rosa María Sardà, Mario Gas, David Selvas, Irene Montalà.
What is the rating of Beloved/Friend?
Beloved/Friend has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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