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Scuola Holden Award - Special Mention: River Gallo
Torino Film Festival
2024
Winner: Special Jury Mention
LesGaiCineMad, Madrid Intl LGBT Film Festival
2024
The Film
Unfolding over the course of Valentine's Day in New Jersey, a young intersex sex worker must run from the mob after a drug deal goes sideways, forcing him to confront his past.
Unfolding over the course of Valentine's Day in New Jersey, a young intersex sex worker must run from the mob after a drug deal goes sideways, forcing him to confront his past.
Title
Ponyboi
Release
2025
Runtime
103 min
Rating
NR
Genre
Drama
Director
Esteban Arango
Origin
United States
Language
English
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Unfolding over the course of Valentine's Day in New Jersey, a young intersex sex worker must run from the mob after a drug deal goes sideways, forcing him to confront his past.
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“A sleek film, only occasionally hampered by predictability and contrivance.”
“...a unique take on the crime thriller, an exciting perspective and one that balances farce with heart in mostly the right measures.”
“Ponyboi is a queer cinema genre pastiche that understands a movie can be artful, emotional, and incredibly entertaining.”
“At the heart of the film is a magnetic performance by River Gallo, conveying this compelling, flawed character’s vulnerability and resilience with every beat.”
“Ponyboi is a revelation of a character who appears to have it all together, and once this mask cracks, he quickly shows that he doesn’t, not even a little bit.”
“A campy visual feast that's dripping in neon, the style and vibe of this genre-blending LGBTQ+ film features likeable characters, refreshingly blunt sex scenes, and one hell of a wild, intense ride through New Jersey’s underbelly.”
“At its core, it is an attempt to bring about a fresh point of view into a landscape well-trodden by countless other versions that play to the commonplace spaces previously seen.”
“A crime caper spliced with a queer coming-of-age story, tinged with the kitschy punch of the early-aughts.”
“The film would be nothing without River Gallo's performance, which stands out as a beacon of light in this emotional and beautifully shot ride.”
“With Ponyboi, Gallo has taken a familiar genre and enlivened it with a story both groundbreaking and deeply personal.”
Awards
United States
Winner: Best Narrative Feature, NewFest: New York's LGBT Film Festival, 2024
United States
Nominee: Grand Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival, 2024
United States
Nominee: Best Feature Film, Torino Film Festival, 2024
United States
Best Performance: River Gallo, Torino Film Festival, 2024
United States
Scuola Holden Award - Special Mention: River Gallo, Torino Film Festival, 2024
Spain
Winner: Special Jury Mention, LesGaiCineMad, Madrid Intl LGBT Film Festival, 2024
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