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WELCOME Did you know that the Peccadillo Pictures logo is based on a real cat? Her name was Bam Bam and she lived with Kahloon and Tom, the owners of the company. In the early days of Peccadillo Pictures she would hang around the office and help out in the general running of the business and always loved to have her picture taken. She died just before her 23rd birthday but will always be remembered in the logo designed by Steve Edwards back in the year 2000. To keep up to date with our films visit www.peccapics.com, where you can also sign up to our newsletter for the latest on Peccadillo along with news items, information on other films and sensational competitions! Join our Facebook group www.facebook.com/peccapics and follow us on Twitter @peccapics for even more content. If you prefer the actual world over the virtual one, write to us at Peccadillo Pictures, 55 Farringdon Road, London EC1M 3JB and we’ll send you our latest catalogue and information on upcoming titles. Thanks for reading.

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INTE RVIE W WITH DARRE N STE IN

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H E ’ S G O T T A H AV E I T

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DA N G E R O U S L I A I S O N S / S TA F F P I C K S

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SHE’S SO FINE

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INTE RVIE W - DOMINIQUE & L AURIE

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BOYS ON F ILM FIERCE

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HYSTERIA / CLASSICS

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S T R I C K LY D I C K LY / S TA F F P I C K S

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INTE RVIE W WITH DAR R E N STE I N Where did the idea for G.B.F. come from? George Northy, the writer, had read an article in Teen Vogue about how it was in fashion for teenage girls to have a G.B.F. as the new must-have accessory. He thought it was such an absurd idea yet a great ‘way in’ to a teen comedy. How did you cast the film and get such a huge variety of recognisable stars? I wanted the film to reference teen films through the ages but also to be self-referential about pop culture at large. The idea of having Karen from Will and Grace playing the gay-obsessed mum made perfect sense. Michael J Willett who plays “Tanner” had been Toni Collette’s son’s boyfriend “Lionel” in The United States of Tara and he was such an endearing and engaging presence on that show, and it was evident he could hold his own as a lead in a film. With a film called “G.B.F.” sexuality IS an issue and I’m pleased the two leads are actually gay. Natasha Lyonne was in But I’m a Cheerleader and American Pie so it made sense to have her as the teacher and Rebecca Gayheart was in my film Jawbreaker, so I got to pay a little homage to that. George Northy wrote the role of “’Shley” with Andrea Bowen in mind. It’s such a big ensemble and I wanted every role to be memorable. Can you tell us a little about the soundtrack? I grew up with the John Hughes soundtracks of the 80s - Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful and I loved Clueless in the 90s. A teen movie soundtrack is part of the fabric of experiencing the world of that adolescent genre - I remember I was all about The Smiths and The Cure growing up, getting lost in their music. I wanted the music in G.B.F. to reference the 80s and 90s, but also feel current and future thinking. I was going for a certain timelessness to the soundtrack. With teen films, the music holds so much of the emotion and nostalgia. In the end it perfectly captured the cheekiness and youth culture of the ‘G.B.F.’ moniker. I’m thrilled we got

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a soundtrack deal as it’s increasingly rare for indie films. I’m hoping people watch the film then download the soundtrack from iTunes.

At its heart, G.B.F has an important message; what do you feel that is? The most overt message is that people are not accessories - not just gay people but anyone. We are all outsiders at the heart of it and especially in high school, we’re all in the closet about something. The bigger message is the existence of the movie itself. G.B.F. is a mainstream teen comedy with a gay protagonist. The gay character is no longer relegated to the sidelines. I’m sure some will find the film to have more of an “indie” or “cult” aesthetic, but I always intended it to be geared to anyone who likes a fun teen comedy. G.B.F is really hilarious and has some amazing jokes – what are your favourites? I love Caprice’s “high-speed DSL’s” line. Of course anything with Megan Mullally. Taylor Frey is hysterical as Topher from the moment he sees Tanner, you know something is going down. I love his “cat that ate the canary” look when he and ‘Shley have him over for dinner. I love all the sexual innuendo, especially when it comes from adorable dolled-up Fawcett at the party. George and I have seen the film a hundred times by now and we still giggle and have our own private laughs. People have said it gets better upon multiple viewings and that’s always a good thing.

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H E ’ S G O T T A H AV E I T

TEST Dir. Chris Mason Johnson

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Dir. Ira Sachs A highly charged encounter between a filmmaker and a lawyer grows into a decade long affair rich in sex, friendship, intimacy and love. Keep The Lights On takes an honest look at the nature of relationships in our times.

B T HHEI D WEA L L S A ELYOOVN E DT O

Dir. Stephan Lacant A forbidden love between two police cadets, Marc and Kay, is at the centre of this brave and uncompromising film. Branded the German Brokeback Mountain, Free Fall is an honest and beautiful tale of courage, love and acceptance.

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As the youngest member of a San Francisco dance company Frankie faces many challenges including the homophobic choreographer who commands “dance like a man!” When a fellow dancer is injured Frankie must take his place. Todd, the established bad boy dancer of the company helps Frankie prepare. It’s the classic test of skill and character. But a very different test looms on the horizon.

H E ’ S G O T T A H AV E I T

Dir. David Lambert At the end of a night out, Paulo takes Ilir back to his place. Next morning over breakfast the young men joke about sex. Despite an initial hesitation the two quickly grow closer and experiment in an sensual world neither knows much about.


Dir. Christian Faure Happy-go-lucky Laurent is out about his sexuality to everyone - except his family. This double life however becomes unbearable when Laurent falls in love with the dashing Cedric, who has been out for many years and refuses to live in anyone’s closet.

Dir. Eytan Fox

Yossi, a gay workaholic doctor has his mundane routine shaken when a blast from his past sets him on a journey leading to a new life of love and self-discovery.

Dir. Eldar Rapaport

AUG UST

Dir. Rikki Beadle-Blair JJ (SKINS star Joel Dommett); an aspiring MC has just arrived on London’s exciting underground urban music scene. He’s got the skills and the rhymes. But JJ isn’t going to find it easy in this world, not only is he a white boy but he’s also gay.

TH E COST OF LOVE

BASHMENT

Jack, a British gay man living in New York City is at risk of losing his family when his work visa is denied. To stay in the USA he enters into a marriage of convenience with his lesbian best friend, but has to prove the validity of their marriage.

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IADYOE A R W I T H O U T L O V E J U ST A QU E STION OF LOVE

Dir. Glenn Gaylord

H E ’ S G O T T A H AV E I T

When Troy moves back to LA after many years in Barcelona he finds his ex, Jonathan has begun dating Raul, a handsome South American immigrant. Sexual tension’s rise between the three men in LA’s stultifying summer heat.

Dir. Carl Medland

Dale is an attractive, hardas-nails gay male escort specialising in fulfilling sexual fantasies - dressing up as a schoolboy, BDSM, you name it, he’s done it, yet his own dreams of a happy ending are very complicated.

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STR ANGER BY THE L AKE Dir. Alain Guiraudie

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Maia is to re-launch her career with a sensual photo shoot by celebrity photographer Francesca Allman. Isolated in a remote old house and unable to keep control over their sexual desires the shoot turns into a whirlwind of passion.

Dir. Oliver Hermanus Francois father of two, lives a skillfully controlled life, he is wholly unprepared when a chance encounter with 23-year-old Christian, the son of his best friend, unravels his clean and ordered existence instantly igniting an all-consuming lust.

H I G H LY S T R U N G

Dir. Carl Medland and Amarjeet Singh

B A ELAOUVTEYT O H I D E

T DO R EHDI D E AHLEO A VE TO

Summer time. A cruising spot for gay men seeking nameless sexual encounters, lies on the shores of a secluded lake in rural France. Young, attractive Franck falls in love with Michel, a striking, extremely potent but lethally dangerous man. Franck has witnessed this first hand, but his desire for Michel knows no bounds, this is a relationship he must have – at any cost.

DANG E ROUS LIASONS

Dir. Sophie Laloy

Heady passions of unrequited adolescent love collide with sinister overtones of jealousy, lust and envy. “Single White Female meets The Page Turner” - Variety


OLLIE ON CL AIRE OF THE MOON As a fan of Nicole Conn’s more recent romantic outings, ELENA UNDONE and A PERFECT ENDING, I thought it would be a good idea to jump shoulder pad first into the 90s with her first drama, CLAIRE OF THE MOON. What I wasn’t prepared for was the delicate and tender love story between two women who find themselves. Trisha Todd plays Claire Jabrowski, a famous author who attends an all-female writers retreat. Her roommate, Dr. Noel Benedict (Karen Trumbo) is a psychiatrist and author who quickly captures the imagination of Claire. When emotions start to run high between the women, they both break their own boundaries and enter into a passionate relationship, fuelled by curiosity and self-discovery. What Conn does remarkably is represent strong, independent women – it doesn’t necessarily matter whether they are lesbians or not but she understands the female psyche in a way that few other filmmakers are able to. When representation of lesbian life was minimal and stereotypical, Conn was breaking boundaries and making a name for herself. She creates stunning atmospheres in the most beautiful of locations that make her stories feel relevant and sensual for all audiences. What CLAIRE OF THE MOON (along with Conn’s other films) symbolises is a realistic love, something that audiences can aspire to. CLAIRE OF THE MOON played with my emotions but also made me want to get a perm. S TA F F P I C K S

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R E AC H I N G FOR THE MOON Dir. Bruno Barreto

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Dir. Campbell X JJ a Black lesbian, ‘Stud’ and best friend Seb, a white gay pretty boy, are wedding photographers. Their clients are wide, weird and wonderful. But JJ and Seb are both looking for love but in the wrong places.

SHE’S SO FINE

A PERFECT ENDING

Dir. Constanza Fernández For all those who understand what it is really like to introduce your parents to your partner, A MAP FOR LOVE is a fresh and exciting addition to the new wave of lesbian cinema.

STUD LIFE

A M L OAVPE FTOOR HLIO DVE E

Set at the height of 1950s glamour, this dazzling drama recounts the extraordinary relationship between Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Elizabeth Bishop (Miranda Otto) and Brazilian architect Lota de Macedo Soares (Gloria Pires). In search of inspiration, Bishop leaves America having accepted the invitation of an old college friend to stay on her sprawling country estate in Brazil. But she never counted on meeting the love of her life - her friend’s partner.

Dir. Nicole Conn

A woman begins a carnal journey of self discovery after a high-class call girl reveals her deepest, darkest secret. “The sexiest lesbian film of the year” - Curve Magazine


Weaving between past and present, Hannah Free reveals how two passionate women maintain their love affair despite a marriage, a world war, infidelity, and family denial. Starring Sharon Gless

Dir. Ned Farr

Lesbian marine officer Alexandra is ordered home and asked to train up tearaway teen Saffron. Together, they come to blows with the one opponent they can’t beat: military policy.

SHE’S SO FINE

BUMBLEF**K USA

Dir. Lucía Puenzo When Lala engages in an affair with her father’s maid, the pair plan a heist to set them free. A gripping tale of forbidden lesbian romance that boasts beautiful cinematography and electrifying performances from its two female leads.

SO HARD TO FORGET

Dir. Wendy Jo Carlton

THE FISH CHILD

Iranian youth culture is filled with underground parties, sex, drugs and defiance. Circumstance is the story of two young women whose sexuality struggles against the boundaries of their Islamic state.

A MARINE STORY

C I R C U M S TA N C E HANNAH FREE

Dir. Maryam Keshavarz

Dir. Aaron Douglas Johnston Arriving in a small town in Iowa, filmmaker Alexa meets local girl Jennifer, and an immediate attraction develops.

“A landmark lesbian romance” - Cine Outsider

Dir. Malu de Martino

A enriching exploration of the passions and pangs one can experience when falling deeply in and out of love and how it really isn’t so different from that ‘first time’.

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DOMINIQUE & L AU R I E How did you come up with the story of Margarita? We were very interested in telling a story about a woman being taken for granted, not just for her work, but as a person. And we wanted to explore a social injustice that countless women in Canada and throughout the world face every day - that of being exploitable simply by circumstance of birth and lack of access to opportunity. The character, Margarita is a proud lesbian and she would challenge anyone that was racist. But class/hierarchy is a more mysterious issue because it is harder to identify. The family in the film is not racist at all – they are liberal, socially conscious Canadians, but they are classist in the way they let Margarita run their home, but fail to see her situation and her true contribution to their family. If it wasn’t for the despair of the daughter, Mali, I’m not sure they would have ever confronted their behaviour. Through Mali, we wanted to explore the notion that openness to the diversity of sexuality is not a determining factor in the development of a child’s own sexuality. It’s clear that Mali has

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an innocent crush on Margarita. It’s also clear that it’s not threatening to her. We wanted to portray a teenager who hadn’t had a sexual experience, but whose first would be free of any imposed values or fear of judgment. She really becomes a representation of the childhood many of us would have chosen for ourselves. Margarita struggles to create a family for herself - to simply be valued in the same way that she values those around her. But, class distinctions and social ignorance seem to always be in the way of true fulfilment. How did you cast the film and find your stunning lead, Nicola Correia Damude? We saw Nicola Correia Damude on stage in Toronto and were blown away by her stage presence. At the time we had been talking about doing a film about a nanny living without legal status in Canada. We wanted to explore what it is like to live in Toronto without documentation (and the social support system that comes with it). We also wanted to explore the other side of the equation and look at the families who employ and in many cases (knowingly or not) exploit these workers. We were fascinated by the concept of the “class” structure that still exists in a society that is legislatively “class-free”. We wrote the role of Margarita for Nicola and we loved working with her and we hope to work with her on our next film. The story is very close to home for yourselves, what was your motivation in telling it? Twenty years ago, Dominique was forced to leave Canada as she’d been a “tourist” for just a little too long. It was very difficult to be separated for eight months as she waited in France for her Canadian landed immigrant status. If we had met today, things would have been easier. We could have gotten married, for example, and avoided a lot of bureaucracy. That’s such an important advancement in basic human rights and, regardless of how the current Canadian administration seeks to diminish the power of the Civil Marriage Act, the fact is it’s undiminishable. We wanted to celebrate that in this film. What were the most fun bits to film? Filming “Margarita” was a wonderful experience. We had a fantastic cast, crew and co-writer. We feel blessed to have been able to produce a very low-budget feature that was a good experience to make. Having said that, the weather was freezing and even thought the hot tub scene looked fun to the audience, the actors were either boiling or getting frost bite. The actors were always good sports, but production is always a challenge because of the gruelling schedule – long days and very short nights. Editing is much more fun.

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B OYS O N F I L M

B OYS O N FILM 11: WE ARE ANIMALS

This diverse and daring compilation tells stories ranging from the whimsical, heart-rendering and poignant to the unflinchingly bold and provocative. Latent ambitions are vibrantly brought to life in a remote part of Alaska, a forbidden lust is explored in Denmark, a friendship is tested to dangerous limits and a devoted father is faced with his teenage son’s budding sexuality.

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FIERCE

ANY D AY N O W Dir. Travis Fine

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Dir. Sheldon Larry

Dir. Rikki Beadle-Blair

With songs by Beyonce’s music director Kim Burse and choreography by Beyonce’s dance master Frank Gatson Jr. ‘Leave it on the Floor’ is a one of a kind celebration - a gay African-American musical about finding your true family.

Skins meets Glee when a last chance dance class becomes a therapeutic encounter between adolescents struggling with their ideas about sexuality and adulthood.

FIERCE

FIT

Dir. Julia Solomonoff A visually-stunning and beautifully-acted tender portrayal of the unexpected revelations that affect two children as they begin the transition to adolescence.

L E AV E I T O N T H E F L O O R

T H E L A S T S U M M E R O F L A B OY I TA

When singer, Rudy Donatello (Alan Cumming) meets ambitious lawyer, Paul Fliger (Garret Dillahunt), little do they know they are about to embark on the biggest and most important journey of their lives when they try to adopt an abandoned boy. Winner of numerous audience awards and inspired by a true story, Any Day Now is an emotional drama, which reminds us of the importance of never giving up. “The multi-taented Alan Cumming has one of the best roles of his Career” HHHH - Daily Express


A HBO documentary about Vito Russo who brought us all out of the “Celluloid Closet” charting his rise as the most important LGBT activist of our time. “Extraordinarily

moving and powerful.” ★★★★★ Attitude

Revealing and often humorous, Before Stonewall exposes the fascinating and unforgettable decadeby-decade history of homosexuality in America.

Dir. Jochen Hick

A revealing glimpse into a world where sex, art and business collide in the city of Angels. Starring Tony Ward and Chi Chi Larue

FIERCE

G AY S E X I N T H E 7 0 ’ S

Dir. Greta Schiller

LES INVISIBLES

VITO

Dir. Jeffrey Schwarz

B E F O R E S T O N E WA L L

The first documentary to take a deep and reflective look back at the arrival and impact of AIDS in San Francisco and the incredible power of a community coming together with love, compassion, and determination.

SEX/LIFE IN LA

WE WERE HERE

Dir. David Weissman

Dir. Joseph F Lovett A stunning visual document of New York during the decade of gay liberation and sexual abandon following Stonewall.

“Enlightening, wistful and totally hot.” ★★★★ - GT

Dir. Sébastien Lifshitz

Eleven lesbians and gay men in their 60s and 70s, tell personal stories of their lives. These are often revealing and pioneering as they recall their personal experiences.

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HYSTERIA

CUPCAKES Dir. Eytan Fox

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Dir. Jonathan Lisecki

An exciting tale of a young man whose life is turned upside down when he overcomes his deepest fears to help a ghostly group break free of their eternal prison.

Jenn has given up on romance, so holds her Gay Best Friend Matt to a promise once made in high school – to have a baby together. It’s a promise that Matt can’t get out of.

HYSTERIA

COCKLES & MUSCLES

Dir. Ferzan Ozpetek

G AY B Y

A M AG NIF IC E NT HAU NTING

When a group of best friends in Tel Aviv gather to watch Universong (a Eurovision style contest), they are less than impressed by the official Israeli entry, so they create and record their own song on a mobile phone. But when their performance is seen by the Universong judges, they are thrown into the spotlight as Israel’s next official entry. They embark on a flamboyant journey that brings about hilarious end results as they go head to head with the Russian entry in the Universong final.

Dir. Olivier Ducastel & Jacques Martineau Marc takes his family on a holiday to the Cote D’Azur, only for the trip to descend into anarchy as sexual experimentation runs riot! “Funny and filthy romp... immensely funny” - The List


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Dir. Andrew Haigh

Peter Jackson’s cult masterpiece about the true story of a crime that shocked a nation.

A one-night stand becomes something more in this unconventional love story between two young men that won the hearts of audiences around the globe.

Starring Kate Winslet & Melanie Lynskey

WEEKEND

H E AV E N LY C R E A T U R E S

The story of Frank Ripploh - school teacher, film director and insatiable sex addict! Fully restored and re-mastered, with exclusive extra features and presented uncut for the first time.

Laure isn’t like most girls, she prefers football to dolls and sweaters to dresses. After moving home, life remains much the same. That is, until local girl Lisa mistakes her for a boy. Laure can’t resist and becomes Michael - an exciting new identity!

Dir. Gregg Araki

Dir. Lucía Puenzo

For anyone who has grown up gay and lived through the pain of alienation, this selfconsciously cool story of the gay teen underground is New Queer Cinema at its edgiest – a humorous, moving study of an unwanted generation.

15 year old Alex has a secret. When a plastic surgeon and his son visit her coastal retreat, Alex’s insecurities about her sexuality manifests itself in a teenage crush like no other.

CLASSICS

XXY

TOM BOY

Dir. Celine Sciamma

T O T A L LY F * * K E D U P

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TA X I Z U M K L O

Dir. Frank Ripploh

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GETTING GO Dir. Cory Krueckeberg

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Dir. James Franco & Travis Mathews In order to avoid an X rating, 40 minutes of gay S&M footage was rumoured to be cut from the film CRUISING starring Al Pacino. Inspired by the mythology of this controversial film, these filmmakers collaborate to imagine their own lost footage.

S T R I C K LY D I C K LY

GOING DOWN IN L A L A L AND

Dir. Travis Matthews A bold and unflinching look at gay relationships among a group of San Francisco friends including scenes of real sex, striking controversy amongst global film censors, including Australia, where the film was banned.

IANLTO EV REI OTR L IEDAET H E R B A R O. H

IA WL A ON VT E Y T O UHRI DLEO V E

College boy Doc is obsessed with a well-known NYC go-go boy. So he befriends his hunky crush with the intention of shooting a film about what it’s like to live in his skin. But as they grow closer, flirtation overcomes professionalism and a steamy night solidifies deeper feelings. Cory Krueckeberg’s explicit directorial debut explores the thrill and danger of getting exactly what you wished for.

Dir. Casper Andreas A riveting and uncensored look at the glittering stars and studios of Hollywood, and its lesser-exposed neighbour - the seedy and cut-throat porn industry.

“Excellent, slick, and sexy” - SoSoGay


VICTOR ON G I V E M E YO U R H A N D Give Me Your Hand was an essential film in drawing me into European LGBT cinema. I remember back in my hometown in Taiwan, there wasn’t a variety of films I could easily access. During my first year in London when I was a film student, the diverse collection in the video library gave me a gateway to different aspects of cinema, especially LGBT films, which has always been one of my number one of my interests. I am not embarrassed to admit that the two cute twin faces on the cover got my attention when I saw Give Me Your Hand on the shelves. In fact, the film goes much deeper than the initial attraction of the cover (huge credit to the design, nonetheless). With the striking cinematography capturing the beautiful landscape, the experience is a life episode accompanied by the twin brothers travelling to their mother’s funeral. Along the way they encounter sex, violence and tears, which layer and strengthen the bond between the two brothers. There is a sense of fragility, yet also indestructibility – like the subtle line between love and hate. This is not a film that would cost you a box of tissues or leave you with a thrilling or uplifting moment after the film ends. However, it will take a bit of space in your heart forever.

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MY L AST ROUND Dir. Julio Jorquera Arriagada

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To ensure a Jew doesn’t win gold in the 1936 Olympics High Jump, the Nazi’s include the mysterious Marie Ketteler in their team, but Marie is really a boy. Inspired by true events, Berlin 36 is one of the biggest untold Olympic scandals.

Dir. Malgoska Szumowska Father Adam lives in a rural village and runs a refuge for youths with troubled pasts. Here he meets handsome local outsider, Lukasz and struggles to reconcile their mutual attraction with his spiritual calling.

OUR WORLD

LOOSE CANNONS

Dir. Kaspar Heidelbach

IANLTOHVEE N TA O MHEI DOEF

B A ELROLVI EN T3O6 H I D E

Having drawn comparisons to Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Wrestler’ and Ekachai Uekrongtham’s ‘Beautiful Boxer’, Julio Jorquera’s sensitive study of love, bravely challenges perceptions of masculinity and sexuality in competitive sport, with electrifying results.

Dir. Ferzan Ozpetek

Tommaso returns home from Rome intending to announce at the family dinner that he is gay. But that evening, just as he says “silence please”, he is upstaged by his brother who, to everyone’s surprise, reveals his own secret!


Dir. Haim Tabakman

Aaron, a butcher in Orthodox Jerusalem is a pillar in his community. However, when he hires handsome student Ezri, sexual tensions begin to escalate. Starring Ran Danker

Dir. Donatella Maiorca

This luscious 19th Century lesbian romance is based on a true story, a beautiful and seductive film that dramatically portrays a historical case of genderbending.

OUR WORLD

FOUR MINUTES MY F RIE ND F ROM FARO

A tale of star-crossed lovers with a difference, Sabine Bernardi’s richly textured ode to teenage love takes a fresh and unique look at a romantic encounter that transcends boundaries.

ROMEOS

Dir. Sabine Bernardi

A taboo-busting modern Western, She Monkeys presents a trio of young women for whom gender is both weapon and toy, pushing the boundaries of political correctness to breaking point.

SEA PURPLE

SHE MONKEYS EYES WIDE OPEN

Dir. Lisa Aschan

Dir. Chris Kraus

A piano teacher working in a women’s prison takes on the most challenging student of her career in this cinema tour de force combining classical music and powerful performances to winning effect.

Dir. Nana Neul

At every turn Mel attempts to disguise her true gender from new girlfriend Jenny. Her journey from tomboy to out lesbian is fraught with life-defining dilemmas and sweet surprises

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