Program Calendar
| TIME | EVENT | VENUE | GENRE |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIDAY 23 MAY | |||
| 1900 | Brisbane Queer Film Festival Volkswagen Opening Night Gala | Powerhouse Theatre | Short Films |
| 2100 | Volkswagen Opening Night Party With Scissor Sisters' Tour DJ Sammy Jo | Whole Venue Event | Music |
| SATURDAY 24 MAY | |||
| 1200 | Avant Qúe Joublie (Before I Forget) | Powerhouse Theatre | Drama |
| 1300 | Katzenball (Feline Masquerade) | Visy Theatre | Documentary |
| 1400 | Naissance Des Pieuvres (Water Lilies) | Powerhouse Theatre | Drama |
| 1500 | The Universe of Keith Haring | Visy Theatre | Documentary |
| 1600 | You Belong to Me | Powerhouse Theatre | Thriller |
| 1700 | We're All Angels + Venus Envy | Visy Theatre | Documentary |
| 1800 | Pusinky (Dolls) | Powerhouse Theatre | Comedy/Drama |
| 2000 | My Queer Career 2008 | Powerhouse Theatre | Short Films |
| 2200 | Shelter | Powerhouse Theatre | Drama |
| SUNDAY 25 MAY | |||
| 1200 | Sonja | Powerhouse Theatre | Drama |
| 1300 | Performance Anxiety | Visy Theatre | Drama |
| 1400 | The Houseboy | Powerhouse Theatre | Drama |
| 1500 | Black White and Gray + Tommy | Visy Theatre | Documentary |
| 1600 | Vivere | Powerhouse Theatre | Drama |
| 1700 | A Jihad for Love | Visy Theatre | Documentary |
| 1800 | Breakfast with Scot | Powerhouse Theatre | Comedy |
| 1900 | 18.15 Uhr ab Ostkreuz (18.15 From Ostkreuz) | Visy Theatre | Comedy |
| 2000 | Spider Lilies | Powerhouse Theatre | Drama |
| 2200 | Otto; Or, Up With Dead People | Powerhouse Theatre | Horror |
| MONDAY 26 MAY | |||
| 1900 | International Girls’ Short Films | Powerhouse Theatre | Short Films |
| 2115 | International Boys’ Short Films | Powerhouse Theatre | Short Films |
| TUESDAY 27 MAY | |||
| 1900 | Butch Jamie | Powerhouse Theatre | Comedy |
| 2000 | Red Without Blue + Smalltown Boy | Visy Theatre | Documentary |
| 2100 | A Four Letter Word | Powerhouse Theatre | Comedy |
| WEDNESDAY 28 MAY | |||
| 1900 | Riparo (Shelter Me) | Powerhouse Theatre | Drama |
| 2000 | Viva | Visy Theatre | Comedy |
| 2100 | Comme Des Voleurs (Stealth) | Powerhouse Theatre | Drama |
| THURSDAY 29 MAY | |||
| 1900 | Out at the Wedding | Powerhouse Theatre | Comedy |
| 2100 | Ha Buah (The Bubble) | Powerhouse Theatre | Drama |
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Program Details
Brisbane Queer Film Festival Volkswagen Opening Night GalaShort FilmsRock up, show your support and cast your votes for the Brisbane Queer Film Festival short film competition finalists. Volkswagen Opening Night Gala kicks off with the screening of competition finalists. Quirky, hilarious, poignant and fun, we’ve uncovered the best of local filmmaking talent.The evening will be hosted by Bernie Hobbs - science broadcaster, judge on ABC TV's New Inventors and big old lez. She's looking forward to catching up with ex-gfs (one at a time!) in Bris. PICNIC AT WOLF CREEKPicnic at Wolf Creek (2006) is a remix video which unearths the story of what really happened to the school girls who went missing from Hanging Rock in 1900. THE LETTER Two boys stand at the crossroads of love and adolescence; but their hearts can only journey one path. GUESS WHO This is a film about how society likes to label individuals and the frustration felt by those still trying to categorise themselves. HEAT On the hottest day of the year, a troubled man is reminded of the warmth of love by the passionate heat between two boys on an opposite balcony. DAY SEVEN Day Seven. This is the last day… OUTLAND Max has a shameful secret. He's a science fiction fan... SKINWALKERA family is torn apart by a father's rage upon the discovery of his son's secret. NO REGRETS NO REMORSE Through a musical journey of discovery, Connor, Ruby and Donnie will be brought together in a magical love triangle that takes place at Uncle Flynn’s funeral. BOOTH GANGS
A collage of footage showing the diversity and strength of community; captured in a participant directed video booth at the launch of Slit Magazine, dyke trans sex culture porn publication in Brisbane. THE VICIOUS AND THE DELICIOUS Flamboyant fashion, illicit affairs, catfights & bizarre story twists - all this and more…
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Volkswagen Opening Night Party With Scissor Sisters' Tour DJ Sammy JoMusicGet ready to party! Scissor Sisters’ DJ Sammy Jo will get you moving with his unique blend of house, electro and dark disco.If you were lucky enough to attend the Scissor Sisters’ only Australian sideshow out of Splendour in the Grass in Sydney last July, you would have had the pleasure of being eased in to the main attraction by their official tour DJ, Sammy Jo. Having crisscrossed the globe with the notoriously flamboyant American band since 2004, Sammy Jo has entertained crowds far-and-wide, from warehouse parties in Antwerp to the V Festival mainstage in front of 60,000 people. Sammy Jo first met Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears at the Click + Drag cyberfetish parties, and was invited by the singer to join the band on tour. It wasn’t long before he was asked to join as the official Scissor Sisters DJ. When he’s not touring with the Scissor Sisters, he’s spinning the decks in New York City. Don’t miss the biggest night of the festival!
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Avant Que J'Oublie (Before I Forget)DramaFrom acclaimed writer/actor/director Jacques Nolot comes this emotionally raw story of a 58-year-old man with HIV contemplating his illness, life and past loves.Jacques Nolot (Wild Reeds, The Witnesses) plays Pierre, a writer and former gigolo. At 58, Pierre’s hustler days are gone. Instead he is on the other end of the sex trade, plying youth with cash, with a casualness that hides neither guilt nor shame. HIV positive for over two decades, Pierre navigates his daily life with apparent ease. But behind his laissez-faire attitude and dark, wry humour hides a man struggling with his past and mortality. With fierce intellect and underlying wit, Jacques Nolot delivers the third installment of his trilogy (following L'Arriere Pays and Porn Theatre/Glowing Eyes) on gay life. Official Selection Cannes Film Festival 2007 Director Jacques Nolot French with English subtitles
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Katzenball (Feline Masquerade)Documentary"My father warned me about men and booze, but he never mentioned women and cocaine." Tallulah BankheadThis thoughtful and engaging documentary brings the last 80 years of lesbian history to life.Chronicling the relationships of women who love women, the social pressures to conform, the quest for identity, and secret meeting places of lesbians in Switzerland, the stories of five women of different generations bring a blend of the personal and the historical to this compelling film. There’s the cosmopolitan Johanna Berends, photographer-chronicler Liva Tresch, fashion designer Ursula Rodel, committed feminist Heidi Oberli and current-day youth Samira Zingaro. This fascinating collage of anecdotes, historical events, film and TV footage, takes its audience on a journey through time, offering a fascinating look at the "other side" of modern cultural history. Winner Teddy Award for Best Documentary Berlin International Film Festival 2005 Director Veronika Minder Dutch with English subtitles
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Naissance Des Pieuvres (Water Lilies)Drama/Coming-of-AgeOne of the standout discoveries of the 2007 Cannes Film Festival was this beautifully crafted drama – a fiercely perceptive account of ing doubts, crushes and the offhanded cruelty of adolescent girls.It's summer in the suburbs, and the local swimming pool is the centre of attention. Marie, Anne and Floriane are 15. Pint-sized tom-boy Marie doesn’t make the synchronised swim team but lingers. Captivated by star performer, Floriane, a tall, blonde boy magnet, Marie neglects her friendship with plump Anne to get close to her new-found crush. Sensitive and sometimes witty, this film is a provocative portrait of how hard it is to be a teen girl in the exploratory routes to womanhood. Winner Best First Film Prix Louis Delluc Awards 2007 Director Céline Sciamma French with English subtitles
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The Universe of Keith HaringDocumentaryAn intimate and inspiring portrait of world-renowned artist Keith Haring, whose mantra was "Art is for everyone!"Keith Haring is one of the most popular and significant artists of the 20th century. A pivotal figure in the world of modern pop art, Haring worked with the likes of his mentor Andy Warhol, who inspired several of Haring’s pieces including Andy Mouse. Haring also worked with artists such as Madonna, Grace Jones and Yoko Ono. Beginning his career drawing graffiti art in the New York subways, Haring aimed to take art to the people. In an eight-year period Haring created hundreds of public works all over the world, including wall murals in Melbourne, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, Manhattan, Amsterdam and Berlin. This fascinating account of Haring’s life features family commentary, celebrity artists, excerpts from original interviews, an original soundtrack by Angelo Talocci and theme song by famed DJ/record producer Junior Vasquez. Official Selection Rome Film Festival 2007 Director Christina Clausen
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You Belong To MeThrillerWho is stalking whom is the central question in this thriller.Recently dumped Jeffrey cannot help himself when he discovers his untrustworthy ex’s address and finds out there is a vacancy in his building. Jeffrey charms the landlady, Gladys into letting him have the place, all the better to keep tabs on his would-be boyfriend. But what begins as a tale of a spurned lover soon becomes something more sinister as Jeffrey realises that his landlady is not the harmless eccentric he first thought her to be. The slowing building suspense makes for a tense and intelligent nail-biter. "A Gay Spin on Polanski's The Tenant and Rosemary’s Baby" - Variety Official Selection The London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival 2008 Director Sam Zalutsky
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We're All AngelsDocumentaryRising pop stars Jason and deMarco are both Christian and gay - and lovers.Jason and deMarco write and sing about their love for Jesus. They record in their Texas studio and perform concerts all over the country, from churches and schools to dance clubs and pride events. With their new album they are on the verge of crossing over into mainstream pop. But in the world of evangelical Christianity, where their very existence is controversial, will their love survive? Official Selection Fresno Reel Pride 2007 Director Robert Nuñez Short film, Venus Envy directed by Chris Maver will open this screening.
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Pusinky (Dolls)Comedy/Drama“Our film is about the search for love; there are lots of ‘open’ scenes and some sex scenes as well. But these are things and attitudes that belong to the age category of the protagonists of the film: teenagers… the film is actually about the confrontation of someone’s previous naïve view of the world with the real observation of life.” Karin BabinskáThree 18-year-old school friends, Iska, Vendula and Karolína, decide to embark on a road trip to Holland following their graduation, with Iska’s younger brother, Votja, inadvertently tagging along for the ride. Each with their own distinct personalities and goals, the girls’ summer is a rights-of-passage, with Votja as the witness to the adventures, dramas and sexual escapades of these girls on the cusp of adulthood. Official Selection Montreal World Film Festival 2007 Director Karin Babinská Czech with English subtitles
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My Queer Career 2008Short FilmsDirect from the Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival come the finalists of My Queer Career, the world-famous annual queer film competition for Australian and New Zealand filmmakers. LOVE BITEDirector Craig Boreham MIRROR MIRRORDirector John Winter SEXY THINGDirector Denie Pentecost PARADISEDirector Mark Robinson LOVE IS LOVEDirector Anne Renton SINGLE SEXY SILINGUALDirector Barbara Karpinski EVERYTHING WE AREDirector Mark Robinson MY LAST 10 HOURS WITH YOUDirector Sophie Hyde ASCENSIONDirector Stephen Irwin
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ShelterDramaSometimes life doesn’t begin until you fall in love.Forced to give up his dreams of art school, Zach spends his days working a dead-end job and helping his needy sister care for her son. In his free time he surfs, draws and hangs out with his best friend, Gabe, who lives on the wealthy side of town. When Gabe's older brother, Shaun, returns home, Zach begins to surf with him. However it is not long before their mutual attraction turns their friendship on its head and when Zach is encouraged by Shaun to start leading his own life, he must reconcile his own desires with the needs of his family. A stunning feature debut from director Jonah Markowitz, starring Brad Rowe of Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss. Winner Outstanding First Feature OUTFEST Film Festival 2007 Director Jonah Markowitz
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SonjaDrama/Coming-of-AgeA refreshingly honest portrait about adolescent self-discovery, sexual identity, and falling in love with your best friend.It's the summer holidays and 16-year-old Sonja has outgrown everything. Her boyfriend is boring, her mother aggravates her and she seems crammed into their little flat. As friends swap sex stories in bus shelters and boys flock round her best friend, Sonja begins to realise the true object of her affection. What makes this tender coming-of-age story special are the strong performances by the young cast under the direction of first-time filmmaker and former actress Liimatainen. Official Selection Miami International Film Festival 2006 Director Kirsi Marie Liimatainen German with English subtitles
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Performance AnxietyDramaIf performing makes you anxious, change your tune.In this quirky romance, Jeff and Peter live together, but their characters are worlds apart. Jeff is a messy, hippy musician, while Peter is a tidy, almost obsessive, office worker. As a couple, they struggle for connection. While Peter finds pleasure in the steamy solitude of the shower, Jeff explores his sensual delights in an imaginary world of exotic dreams. Their day leads them on unusual journeys with amusing consequences, drawing them towards a moment of truth. This is Brisbane’s first independently produced queer feature film. Cast and crew screening Director Paul Dangerfield
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The HouseboyDramaThe Houseboy reminds us of the importance of kindness and power of friendship.Toy boy Ricky has been living with an older gay couple for a year in a very happy menage a trois. The couple are going away for the holidays and, just before they go, he overhears them saying it’s time he left. Left alone to house-sit, Ricky tries to find a human connection through the internet and a series of soul destroying dates and risky one night stands with strangers. Feeling lonely and isolated, he contemplates life and death, ultimately finding a friend worth living for. But is it too late? Official Selection Reeling Film Festival 2007 Director Spencer Schilly
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Black White + GrayDocumentaryLegendary curator Sam Wagstaff, famed photographer Robert Mapplethorpe and punk rock’s “poet laureate” Patti Smith depict New York’s grand collision of art, fashion, music and clublife in the 70s and 80s.Yale-educated and born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Sam Wagstaff was a world away from the mean streets of Queens that spawned Robert Mapplethorpe. But the pair collided in the heady sex-drenched days of 70s New York - a place where the rich and fabulous danced and drugged their way through the rancid heart of the city. Black White and Gray is a thoughtful, acid-tinged account of an extraordinary couple whose collective work continues to influence present-day art and culture. Narrated by Joan Juliet Buck, the documentary features a who's who of the 1970s New York art world including Dominick Dunne, Patti Smith and Philippe Garner. Official Selection Seattle International Film Festival 2007 Director James Crump Short film, Tommy directed by Tora Mårtens will open this screening.
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VivereDrama Three women on the run, saving each other, saving themselves… a sophisticated, engrossing film that unfolds from three different perspectives.On Christmas Eve Francesca's little sister, Antonietta, runs away to Rotterdam with her rock star boyfriend. On a hunt to find her, Francesca picks up Gerlinde, a suicidal lovesick woman. Now she has two lives to save. With the paths of three lost souls criss-crossing in Rotterdam, it soon is hard to tell who is saving whom. Vivere is by the creator of the highly acclaimed Everything Will Be Fine and Unveiled. This film combines a beautiful soundtrack, skilled cinematography and performances of real depth, to deliver a film that aches with melancholy but is uplifting in surprising ways. Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2007 Director Angelina Maccarone German and Dutch with English subtitles
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A Jihad For LoveDocumentaryJihad: struggle; to strive in the path of God.Courageous, controversial and ground-breaking, A Jihad for Love is the first feature-length film about the taboo topic of homosexuality and Islam.In many nations with a Muslim majority, laws based on Qur’anic interpretations are enforced by authorities to monitor, entrap, imprison, torture and even execute homosexuals. Filmed in secret and under great risk over five years, in 12 countries and nine languages, A Jihad for Love journeys through the Middle East, Europe, South Asia and beyond. Devout Muslims who are lesbian, gay or transgender share their personal and often frightening jihads for love. In South Africa, the imam Muhsin Hendricks faces condemnation when he publicly comes out of the closet. In Egypt, where homosexuality is outlawed, a young man named Mazen has to flee after being imprisoned and tortured following the well-publicised 2001 raid on Cairo’s “Queen Boat.” The film works to bridge religious divides and to portray the humanity of its characters. No matter what you believe or where you come from, this film will remind you that we are all engaged in the same struggle – for love. Winner Jury Award for Best Film Tri Continental Film Festival 2008 Director Parvez Sharma
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Breakfast With ScotComedy This all-round comedy crowd pleaser explores the strength in blended families.Eric McNally (Golden Globe-nominee Tom Cavanagh from TV’s Ed) is an ex-hockey pro turned sportscaster hiding the true nature of his relationship with lawyer boyfriend Sam (Ben Shenkman from Law and Order). Secrets aside, life’s good — until the guys suddenly become guardians of Sam’s eccentric nephew, Scot. Scot is not like most 11 year olds, his love of flamboyant clothes and a preference for musicals above sport is a challenge to a macho, sports-loving household. With the death of his mother, Scot finds a temporary home with his uncle Sam but his effeminate antics provoke difficulties wherever he goes. Noah Bernett turns in a terrific performance as Scot, and his refusal to compromise will raise a cheer from anyone who has had to fight for acceptance. Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2007 Director Laurie Lynd
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18.15 Uhr Ab Ostkreuz (18.15 From Ostkreuz)High Camp ComedyAustralian PremiereIn this clever spoof based on the Miss Marple story, 4.50 From Paddington, an axe murderer is on the loose in Berlin’s beauty industry and there is one person committed to solving the case.Mrs Hoehne is a retired teacher living in Berlin. On her way to meet her best friend Rosa, she witnesses a brutal axe murder on a passing train. Karin goes straight to the police but they think she’s a crazy old lady. So Karin elicits Rosa’s help and together they get on the case. The clues lead to the town salon, which is busy practicing for the “Snip Away” hairdressing fair. Mrs Hoehne gets a job as a trainee and the hunt is on. What is hidden in the basement? Who does the cosmetic surgeon have on his conscience? What is the stylist’s secret and why has the gay star coiffure have to die? Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2006 Director Jörn Hartmann Black and white film
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Spider LiliesDramaIn this beguiling drama, sexy webcam girl Jade and tattoo artist Takeko reconnect after time and circumstance have pulled them apart.When webcam girl Jade decides to get a tattoo to spice up her act, she meets Takeko, a withdrawn tattooist who divides her time between her work and caring for her brother Ching. Jade recognises Takeko as her childhood crush, and falls in love again. Entranced by a spider lily tattoo on Takeko’s parlour wall (the same tattoo that Jade recalls on Takeko’s body), Jade invites Takeko to visit her website where she professes her love for the tattoo artist. Finally, Jade asks Takeko to give her the same spider lily tattoo to bring her closer to the object of her desire. Winner Teddy Award for the Best Feature Film Berlin International Film Festival 2007 Director Zero Chou Mandarin with English subtitles
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Otto; Or, Up With Dead PeopleHorror“Once upon a time, in the not so distant future, there unlived a zombie named Otto”. So begins queer pioneer Bruce LaBruce's latest work, which despite this familiar opening sentiment, is certainly no fairy tale.Otto is a gay zombie facing an existential crisis. Struggling to adapt to the undead way of life, he wanders the streets of Berlin with nowhere to go. That is until he meets Medea Yarn, an experimental filmmaker out to change the world with her new 'political porno zombie movie'. As this queer dead uprising takes place, LaBruce breaks all the rules, combining horror, pornography, silent film and documentary styles in his diabolical concoction of sex, gore and social commentary. Not since Romero's army of corpses descended on a shopping mall in Pittsburgh has the zombie film been so innovative and politically charged. Only this time, they're gay! Official Selection Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival 2008 Director Bruce La Bruce
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International Girls' Short FilmsShort FilmsLOVE IS LOVEThis short muses on how life might be for heterosexuals, if the world were totally gay and they were the queers ones. Director Anne Renton BONNE MEREAlfred has left northern France to look for his mother in Marseille. She works B TEME (IN THE THEME)A young married lesbian couple celebrate their first wedding anniversary. NO BIKINIA look back at a few glorious days in Robin’s childhood... When she was seven, she spent her holidays at a swimming camp. She decided to do without her bikini top – and managed to pass for a boy for several weeks on end. Director Claudia Morgado Escanilla GÓDIR GESTIR (FAMILY REUNION)New York lesbian Katrin struggles to come out to her relatives back in Iceland, but revelations at a family reunion challenge all her assumptions. Director Ísold Uggadóttir Icelandic with English subtitles HJERTEKLIPP (HEARTCUT)Eva is 16 years old and falls in love with Inger. Inger is her father's new girlfriend. Heartcut is a warm and humorous drama between a father, a girlfriend, and a daughter that didn't want to, but couldn't resist. A story about first love. Director Anne Sewitsky Norwegian with English subtitles FLOWERS AT THE PARKEasy going Ana and neurotic Lola arrange to meet in the park. Lola will bring flowers and Ana will bring doubt and excuses. Director Mariel Maciá Spanish with English subtitles LONG AGOA hairstyle that won't go away mirrors the difficulty of moving on after a romance has ended. Director Christy Wegener PÂGINAS DE MENINA (PAGES OF A GIRL)Ingrid is a young woman whose life opens up to new options when she meets her older, more experienced book store manager, Sylvia. Director Monica Palazzo Portuguese with English subtitles
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International Boys' Short FilmsShort FilmsGAY ZOMBIEA sexually confused zombie goes on an adventure through West Hollywood where he makes friends and meets a special someone. Director Michael Simon MY LAST TEN HOURS WITH YOUThe final night of Mark and Jeremy's relationship: drinking, fucking and fighting, trying to find a way to say goodbye. Director Sophie Hyde LE WEEKENDA young, cynical French film student visits London for the weekend to make a film project and is befriended by a stranger who opens up a whole new world. Director Timothy Smith (KOMPISAR) FLATMATESThis is a film about being in love with your best friend and about the dividing line between tenderness and abuse. Norwegian with English subtitles SERENE HUNTERSA randy gay Parisian moves in with his new boyfriend - just as an old flame from LA comes back into town. Director Jason Bushman GROUCHOSixteen-year-old David approaches his neighbour with the excuse of helping him with his shopping bags but has ulterior motives. Director Angel Almazan & Medardo Amor Spanish with English subtitles TRACESA father embarks on a sad and painful journey to uncover the truth about how his son died. Instead, he discovers how his son lived. Director Rachel Zisser
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Butch JamieComedyJamie Klein is an out-of-work butch lesbian actress that will try almost anything for a role.When channelling her feminine side for auditions fails, she starts to believe she can never be a typical leading lady. Spurred on by her roommate Lola’s successful cat actor, Jamie decides to take a different approach and auditions as her more natural butch self. Much to her surprise, Jamie lands a role in an independent film as Steve – a man. Offended, but hard up for work, she reluctantly accepts the role. Inevitably, Jamie takes a liking to her dual existent but runs into trouble when she meets a sexy yet straight woman on set who takes a liking to male Jamie. Winner Best Narrative Feature Chicago Reeling 2007 Director Michelle Ehlen
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Red Without BlueDocumentaryAn artistic and groundbreaking portrayal of gender, identity and the indestructible bond of twinship.Super 8 footage and snapshots show identical twins Mark and Alex leading a normal childhood. But adolescence reveals there was much more going on behind the picture-perfect façade of the Farley family, as they deal with coming out, sexual abuse, divorce, drug use and a failed joint suicide attempt. After being separated for two years in their teens due to their self-destructive actions, Alex reveals news that would further rock the family: he no longer wants to be Alex but now identifies as Clair. Red Without Blue, whose title refers to the colours the twins wore as children to distinguish between the two, explores the Farley family’s painful past and shifting present. The film provides a heartbreaking, but ultimately optimistic look at the tribulations of growing up gay and transgender as we witness the rebirth of this courageous family. Winner Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary Feature Slamdance Film Festival 2007 Directors Brooke Sebold, Benita Sills and Todd Sills Short film, Smalltown Boy directed by Moby Longinotto will open this screening.
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A Four Letter WordComedyA fresh, honest and hilarious examination of sex, dating and relationship issues.“Let the manhunt begin!” It’s another night, and time for Luke to find a man (or three). But when our party boy enters his favourite gay bar flanked by his sidekicks, little does he realise that he’s about to meet his match – the rich, macho Stephen. Although he’s smitten with the sexy new man on the scene, Luke is horrified at the thought of – gulp – monogamy. He is chastised by Zeke, his gay crusader co-worker at a Chelsea sex store, and is forced to face the realities of his lifestyle. Luke considers giving the ‘m’ word a chance, he attends a sexual compulsives meeting where he discovers he is not the only nympho in NYC. And while Stephen seems to have it all, it soon turns out that his cash doesn’t flow from a trust fund… With plenty of eye candy, a supporting cast with their own issues, and plenty of zippy one-liners, A Four Letter Word is not-to-be-missed. “One of the most entertaining films of the year.” Mark James, PlanetOut.com Winner Outstanding Screenwriting Award OUTFEST Film Festival 2007 Director Casper Andreas
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Riparo (Shelter Me)DramaVeteran Italian director Marco Simon Puccioni presents a seductive and bittersweet portrait of young love in the throes of class differences, grief and temptation.Returning to Italy after a romantic getaway in Morocco, gorgeous lovers Anna and Mara find an unexpected souvenir stashed in their luggage — an Arab teenager named Anis. At first, Anis struggles to understand the lesbian relationship. But together the three find a balance and form a tender ménage à trois. And then Anis falls for Mara. As Anis and Mara grow closer, they realise their common bond - and problem - with Anna: “She’s my shelter, because she loves me”. Love, trust and commitment are put to the test in this sublime drama. Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2007 Director Marco Simon Puccioni Italian with English subtitles
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VivaHigh Camp ComedyA cult freak-out retro 70s spectacle about a bored housewife who gets sucked into the sexual revolution.Abandoned by her perfect Ken-doll husband, Barbi is dragged into trouble by her girlfriend, who spouts women's lib as she gets Barbi to discard her bra and go out on the town. Barbi learns a lot more than she wanted to about nudist camps, the hippie scene, orgies, bisexuality, drugs and bohemia. Highly stylized and drawing upon classic exploitation cinema, Viva is saturated with colour and exquisitely depicts the wild 70s, down to the campy and self-assured performances, big lighting and overabundance of négligée. Naked people dancing, alcoholic swingers, stylish sex scenes, a sea of polyester, glitzy show numbers, white horses, blondes in the bathtub, gay hairdressers and psychedelic animation - Viva has it all! Official Selection Melbourne International Film Festival 2007
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Comme Des Voleurs (Stealth)DramaA warm, witty and authentic voyage of discovery.From all outward appearances, Lionel is a happy gay man with a career as a cultural commentator on Swiss radio and a family who accepts his devoted lover, Serge, as one of their own. However after discovering the story of a scurrilous ancestor who emigrated from Poland to Switzerland, Lionel begins to immerse himself in everything Polish. Lionel’s life begins to heat up when he meets a pretty Polish immigrant facing deportation and decides to marry her, overturning his domestic harmony. In pursuit of his family’s roots Lionel and his sister, Lucy, a social worker, take a road trip to Poland. This sweet oddball story deftly shuffles between sex, family love and adventure with comedic grace. Official Selection Seattle International Film Festival 2007 Director Lionel Baier In French and Polish with English subtitles.
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Out At The WeddingRomantic ComedyAn award winning romantic comedy about coming out to the people we love – whether gay or straight.After telling her fiancé that her entire family is dead, New Yorker Alex whisks off to her childhood home in South Carolina to serve as a bridesmaid at her high-maintenance sister Jeannie’s wedding. Alex’s mischievous best friend Jonathan unwittingly starts a rumour at the wedding that Alex is gay. Alex can’t bring her herself to fess up she’s straight. So when Jeannie comes to visit, Alex hires sexy lesbian Risa to act as her lover…and then things really start to get out of hand. Smart, funny and beautifully made, Out at the Wedding features a stellar cast including Mike Farrell and Cathy Debuono. Winner Audience Award for Best Feature Film Pikes Peak Lavender Film Festival 2007 Director Lee Friedlander
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Ha Buah (The Bubble)Drama“It will probably be a film that people will argue about.” Eytan FoxThree young Israelis, Lulu and with her gay friends, Noam and Yali, share a house in Shenkin Street, Tel Aviv’s funkiest urban strip and the metaphorical bubble of the film’s title. They waste their days working, smoking and ignoring the outside conflicts of the Middle East. When Noam falls in love with Palestinian, Ashraf, the trio decides to hide him in their apartment and away from authorities. Can the love affair survive or is their exclusive bubble finally about to burst? Winner Outstanding Dramatic Feature OUTFEST Film Festival 2007 Director Eytan Fox Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles
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