News: Grand Sons Coming To DVD

Strand Releasing has announced a street date for the DVD release of Grand Sons. The loving, yet stormy, relationship between a 24-year-old gay man and his assertive grandmother is at the heart of “Grand Sons”, which will debut on DVD October 18th.

In “Grand Sons”, Guillaume is caught up in his emotional dependence to both his deceased mother and his strong-willed grandmother, who adoringly raised him. The two have a fiery rapport – one minute they’re fighting like cats and dogs and the next, they’re the best of friends. The fact that Guillaume is gay is a non-issue. When Guillaume and his older boyfriend break up, for instance, it’s Grandma who works hard to get them back together.

A new and interesting dynamic begins with the arrival of a male, and gay, housekeeper, who immediately becomes a rival with Guillaume for the attention of grandma. There’s also an odd assortment of boys and men who seem to make their way in and out of grandma’s apartment – all of whom she considers her “sons.” No matter. Grandma and grandson, both of whom are passionate and compelling individuals, attempt their best to remain united…yet at the same time maintain some independence.

The film won the Horizons Award at the Venice International Film Festival, where the influential Le Monde newspaper called the film “powerful” and “tender.” “Grand Sons” is produced by the same producers who created the classic “Ma Vie en Rose.” The film stars Reine Ferrato, Guillaume Quatravaux, Jean-Philippe Set and Brice Cauvin and is directed by Ilan Duran Cohen ("Confusion of Genders”).