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C A T A L O G U E
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WELCOME Welcome to the first edition of Peccadillo Pictures ‘THE BLACK CAT’ magazine; your most important quarterly guide to the latest in LGBT cinema, featuring our wide catalogue of hugely entertaining titles. Not only will we be bringing you information about our latest releases, but we will also be looking back at the films that have given Peccadillo Pictures its name, being synonymous with the best in LGBT and art house cinema. THE BLACK CAT will also feature some very special and exclusive features about the company as well as interviews with the filmmakers, who we hold dear to our hearts. The catalogue is split up into a selection of categories which will reintroduce you to a wide selection of fascinating, sexy and emotionally compelling stories in addition to welcoming you to our forthcoming titles.
CONTENTS 4-6
L OV E
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FRENCH CINEMA
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P E C C A D I L L O I N A D I G I TA L W O R L D
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SHORT FILMS
12-14
R I T E S O F PA S S A G E
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PE CCAD ILLO INTE RVIE WS
16-17
AWA R D W I N N E R S
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WO M E N I N L OV E
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D oc u mentaries
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SAFFRON HILL
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DESIRE
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L OV E
A P ortrait of J ames D ean : J osh u a T ree , 1 9 5 1
Dir. Matthew Mishory with James Preston, Dan Glenn Follow James Dean on his first steps to becoming the international icon of youth and rebellion. The film’s honest exploration of Dean’s complicated sexuality and formative relationships redefines the young man behind the image for a new generation.
C I R C U M S TA N C E
YOS S I
Dir. Maryam Keshavarz
Dir. Eytan Fox
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.
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.
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L OV E
Dir. Dennis Todorovic
Three lesbian space aliens have landed on Earth with a mission to fall in love, become heartbroken and save their planet.
When Sasha and his piano teacher Mr.Weber begin an affair, his homophobic father and supposed ‘girlfriend’ aren’t pleased!
“Gloriously tongue in cheek and thrilling to watch” - DIVA
Dir. Jonathan Lisecki 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. With Jenn Harris & Matthew Wilkas
L OV E
AA S NSTA HR AT I C A
Dir. Madeleine Olnek
DO L RO EA SE M CBAONYN O N S
Dir. Léa Pool A moving and uplifting classic about two schoolgirls who struggle to keep their relationship under wraps. Starring Piper Perabo, Jessica Paré and Mischa Barton
CODEPENDENT A Y E A R W ILESBIAN T H O USPACE T L OALIEN V E SEEKS SAME
When Nathan moves in next door to Roy, the boys strike up a friendship as high school study partners and their emotional bond soon turns to physical attraction.
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A RLEOAVM D E B T O YH I D E BO L EC S TA U ASNED ODFE L AI R B IOOYU S
Dir. James Bolton Based on the novel by Jim Grimsley
“Absolutely unmissable’ – SoSoGay
Dir. Ferzan Ozpetek All hell breaks loose in the eccentric Cantone family when not one, but two secrets take them by complete surprise! Starring Riccardo Scamarcio and Alessandro Preziosi
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Dir. Christian Faure Handsome Jean is a diligent, hardworking young Parisian living a comfortable, albeit secret, lifestyle as a gay man under Nazi-occupied France. Starring JĂŠrĂŠmie Renier, Nicolas Gob.
L OV E
SEA PURPLE
B E C AU S E O F A B OY
Dir. Fabrice Cazeneuve Vincent is the star of his school swimming team, but when new boy Benjamin arrives, a whole tidal wave of conflicts arise. His life is turned upside down, all because of a boy. Starring Jeremie Elkaim
JAMIE AND JESSIE ARE NOT TOGETHER
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.
A LOV E TO H I D E
EYES WIDE OPEN M Y F R I E N D F R O M FA R O
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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.
Dir. Wendy Jo Carlton Jamie is moving to New York in two weeks, Jessica thinks she is in love with Jamie, so as moving day gets closer she tries to make Jamie jealous by dating other women, with hilarious results.
FRENCH CINEMA
TO M B OY
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Dir. Sebastien Lifshitz A bittersweet tale about a pair of teenage boys who fall in love with one another during their summer holidays. With Stéphane Rideau and Jérémie Elkaïm
FRENCH CINEMA
COCKLES & MUSCLES
Dir. Benoit Jacquot Ann’s snap decision to leave her husband takes her to Italy, where a fresh start awaits her at the Villa Amalia. With Isabelle Huppert
PRESQUE RIEN
VILL A AMALIA
Dir. Céline Sciamma Laure is 10 years old. Laure is a tomboy. Should she let Lisa and her crowd believe that she is a boy? Truth or dare? Dare.
Dir. Olivier Ducastel & Jacques Martineau Marc takes his family on a holiday, only for the trip to descend into anarchy as sexual experimentation runs riot! Starring Valeria BruniTedeschini
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“Single White Female meets The Page Turner” - Variety
Dir. Sebastien Lifshitz Gay male prostitutes Mikhail and Jamel with transsexual Stephanie are three lost souls who share an unbreakable bond, an unconventional rare threeway relationship of honesty, love and trust
FRENCH CINEMA
LAST OF THE CRAZY PEOPLE
H I G H LY S T R U N G
Dir. Sophie Laloy Heady passions of unrequited adolescent love collide with sinister overtones of jealousy, lust and envy.
AVRIL
Dir. Jacques Nolot Pierre, a one-time gigolo reflects on a life of wild parties, multiple boyfriends and hedonism in present day Paris. But frequent visits from hustlers constantly derail his attempts to write a book.
WILD SIDE
CLOSE TO LEO BEFORE I FORGET
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Dir. Christophe Honoré Eleven year old Marcel overhears his family discussing a secret about his brother Leo. Although Marcel yearns to know the truth, nobody can bring themselves to speak openly about it.
Dir. Laurent Achard Based on the controversial novel, The Last Of The Crazy People is mesmerising, bizarre and unlike anything you have seen before. “Achard ratchets up the tension with chilling control” – Variety
Dir. Gérald HustacheMathieu Handsome David is on holiday at the beach with eternally upbeat boyfriend Jim. They have it all to themselves. That is, until Jim’s long lost twin sister Avril shows up.
PECCADILLO I N A D I G I TA L W O R L D
Like music, films and the processes we use to watch them are shifting rapidly. The film industry has taken notice of this and in a very short period of time, it has caught up with technology and is now reaching an audience who want their films delivered instantly. From DVDs, to online shopping, downloading and streaming, we have all seen major changes in the last few years in the way films are distributed and exhibited to audiences. At Peccadillo Pictures we have been listening to our audience and have followed suit in renovating the various ways in which you can watch our films and keep in contact with us. Through our social media we have over 5000 likes on Facebook and Twitter, over 20 million views on YouTube and an interactive email newsletter with an ever expanding reach.
we have been listening to o u r a u dience and have followed s u it in renovating the vario u s ways in which yo u can watch o u r films
Although the vast majority of releases are still available on DVD, our films also have a variety of new homes including the Peccadillo Player, iTunes, BlinkBox and Curzon-On-Demand. These video on demand (VoD) services are some of the most popular ways to consume film today, allowing you to do so on your computer, games console, internet enabled TV or mobile device, wherever you are. Almost every film is now available to watch on our Peccadillo Player within easy reach through our website. We have pre-released titles, including A PERFECT ENDING and THE YEAR DOLLY PARTON WAS MY MUM in addition to VoD exclusives, such as POSTCARDS FROM THE ZOO and LES CABOTINES. The digital age continues to push the boundaries of film viewing and we at Peccadillo Pictures will continue to bring you the very best of LGBT and Art House Cinema through the latest channels that become available. So join the newsletter, follow us on Facebook and twitter and keep up to date with the latest news, fabulous competitions and all the sensational new films that are coming your way.
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SHORT FILMS
B OYS O N F I L M 9 : YO UTH I N TROUBLE
Dir. Various In our latest offering of gay short films, we pay tribute to youth in trouble. Acclaimed and award-winning gay film makers tell stories of love, loss and losing your mind. A collection like you’ve never seen before that pushes the boundaries between danger and desire. Get ready for a dose of adolescent yearning. BOYS ON FILM: CRUEL BRITANNIA
An eclectic mix of ten UK-set short films from scorching new British talent that depict gay characters in situations both funny and heart-rending, definitive and unique.
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BOYS ON FILM: BAD ROMANCE
Prepare to experience an alternative take on attraction. Boys On Film explores the darker side of romance with a collection of edgy, controversial and scintillating short films that have wowed film festival audiences the world over.
SHORT FILMS
At Peccadillo we nurture film making talent of the future. This often begins with a short film, and we always return from film festivals to present the best of the best from the film makers of tomorrow.
SHORT FILMS
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R I T E S O F PA S S A G E
NORTH SEA TEX AS
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Dir. Kanchi Wichmann Three days in the lives of four friends on the pulsating streets of East London. Girlfriends Liza and Sally have a band to pull together and a birthday to celebrate, yet from this moment on, their lives will change forever.
R I T E S O F PA S S A G E
DR G I VEEA M EBY OO YU R H A N D
Dir. Sabine Bernardi 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.
BR O ERA NKI N M Y6 8FA L L
BO R EC MAEUOSSE O F A B O Y
Dir. Bavo Defurne A visually arresting film about burgeoning teenage love on the Belgian coast is sure to pull on your heart strings. “A poetic, dreamlike valentine to the exquisite agony of first love” - Attitude
Dir. Pascal Alex-Vincent Identical twins Quentin and Antoine embark on a road trip across Europe, discovering their differences along the way in this tense yet haunting account of brotherly love and independence.
N BO EW RC N AI S NT6L 8 E – AU ST R A L I A
A stellar cast headline this captivating story about three gay, straight and confused high school seniors at a crossroads in their adult lives.
Starring Rooney Mora and Alan Cumming
Dir. Dan Castle Extreme surf action, duelling hunks and high school crushes abound in this Australian cult classic. With Xavier Samuels (Twilight) +
R I T E S O F PA S S A G E
AN H O TA U SR ETO IC F AB O Y S
D A AYREEA R W I T H O U T L O V E
F BIETC A U S E O F A B O Y
Dir.Rikki Beadle-Blair Skins meets Glee when a last chance dance class becomes a therapeutic encounter between adolescents struggling with their ideas about sexuality and adulthood.
Dir. Adam Salky
D IRCEKA M K O FBFO Y
A LLLOO VV E ETROMHEI D E
Dir. Alex Sichel This lesbian cult classic is a pull-no-punches riot grrl fairytale about a babydyke’s coming of age - and coming out - in the beatnik neighbourhood of Hell’s Kitchen, New York.
Dir. Jean Claude Schlim A glamorous, colourful coming-of-age story that follows the dramatic journey of Frank, a high school kid in 1984 through an exciting world of sex and music. With Stephen Fry
Dir. Rikki Beadle-Blair Watch and wince as a fledging referee struggles to control this testosterone tsunami as rude-boy meets bum-boy in this outrageous new comedy set in the crazy world of 5-a-side footie.
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R I T E S O F PA S S A G E
O N E T WO A N OT H E R
Dir. Gael Morel Love, obsession and passion collide when three brothers in a close-knit family are forced to confront what has until then brought them together, and what will now tear them apart.
THE FISH CHILD
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
Dir. Ed Aldrige When a wild and mysterious boy comes to town, surfer Midget soon embarks on a passionate affair with him, but the relationship soon feels the strains of secrecy.
Dir. Aureus Solito 12-year-old Maxi is a renowned diva in his Manila locale. Things get complicated when he meets and falls for rookie cop, Victor - spelling disaster for the family operations.
THE CLAN
THE WEDDING SONG TA N L I N E S
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Dir. Karin Albou Against the allied bombs and the Nazi occupiers, two adolescent girlfriends, one Muslim, the other Jewish, cling to the bond they’ve shared since childhood.
Dir. Pascal Arnold & Jean-Marc Barr When Lizzie’s bisexual brother Pierre goes missing, she begins her own investigation into his whereabouts, with shocking results.
Dir. Lucía Puenzo When Lala engages in an illicit affair with her father’s maid, the pair plan a heist to set them free from an underworld of crime. Starring Inés Efron
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What made you decide to make a documentary about Vito Russo and what research went into making the film? I was concerned that as time marches on, a new generation of LGBT youth is coming of age without knowing about pioneers like Vito Russo and how he made it possible for us to live proudly and openly in the world. His message of standing up, speaking out, and living passionately and bravely in the face of adversity is something we can all aspire to, regardless of sexual orientation. Do you believe the representation of homosexual characters in film has changed much in Vito wrote The Celluloid Closet? As an activist, Vito knew that one of the keys of full equality and acceptance was visibility in the mainstream media. He understood the power of movies and television to convey who we are, and this was his life’s work - to critique, encourage and champion fair and accurate portrayals of LGBT people. I think there’s a misperception about his work sometimes, in that people think he was, as Camille Paglia called him, a bean-counter, looking at images purely as “positive” or “negative” portrayals. He just wanted balance. He would have no problem with a gay villain, for example, as long as the character’s homosexuality wasn’t what made him so detestable. What can the audience expect to see next from you? My next film is I AM DIVINE. It’s the story of how an overweight, effeminate, bullied Baltimore kid transformed himself into an internationally recognized drag superstar. He became known around the world for his leading roles in films by John Waters, his appearances on the stage, his recording career, and touring with a disco act. Divine is an inspiration to misfits, outsiders, rebels, and freaks of all kinds.
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AWA R D W I N N E R S
KEEP THE LIGHTS ON
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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.
AWA R D W I N N E R S
DR W EE A KE MNBDO Y
Dir. Frank Ripploh The story of Frank Ripploh – school teacher, film director, and insatiable sex addict! Fully restored and re-mastered, with exclusive extra features and now released uncut.
BO F OU RR NM I NI N6U8T E S
BEX TA CIAZUUSM E O K LFOA B O Y
Dir. Ira Sachs with Thure Lindhardt and Zachary Booth A highly charged encounter between a filmmaker and a lawyer grows into a lifetime rich in sex, friendship, intimacy and love.
Dir. Andrew Haigh 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 Chris New & Tom Cullen
A visually-stunning and beautifully-acted tender portrayal of the unexpected revelations that affect two children as they begin the transition to adolescence.
Dir. Lucía Puenzo 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. Starring Ines Efron
AWA R D W I N N E R S
AR B NO TA TR HTEIRC A TO BROTHER
T AHYEELAARST WS I TUHMOMUETR LOOFVLEA B OY I TA
Dir. Julia Solomonoff
DR H E AV E A EMNB TO LYY C R E AT U R E S
Dir. Lisa Aschan 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.
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A ELAOUVTEY T O H I D E B S E AMUOSN BH EC E KOEFY S A BOY
Dir. Oliver Hermanus A man leading a double life finds his obsessions leading him in a dark, troubling direction in this drama featuring a powerful performance from Deon Lotz. Starring Dean Lotz & Charlie Keegan
Dir. Rodney Evans During the Harlem Renaissance, a young artist goes in search of the gay and lesbian subculture that has until now remained a mystery to him.
Dir. Peter Jackson Peter Jackson’s cult masterpiece about the true story of a crime that shocked a nation. Starring Kate Winslet & Melanie Lynskey +
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WO M E N I N L OV E
A PERFECT ENDING
Dir. Nicole Conn with Barbara Niven, Jessica Clark and John Heard 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
A M A R I N E STO RY
SO HARD TO FORGET
Dir. Ned Farr
Dir. Malu de Martino
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. Starring Dreya Weber
A enriching exploration of the passions and pangs one can experience when both deeply in and out of love. It’s a film about falling back in love, and how it really isn’t so different from that ‘first time’.
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WO M E N I N L OV E
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. Aleksi Salmenpera A realistic, funny and endearing look at lesbian romance and giving birth in all of its heartbreaking complexity. “Touching, heartfelt, passionate” HHHH - g3
WO M E N I N L OV E
AN H A TA N NRATHI CFA REE
Dir. Aaron Douglas Johnston
Dir. Wendy Jo Carlton 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
DH T R E AJ O M UBRONYE Y
Dir. Nicole Conn Fate brings two diversely different women together, and sets them on a journey of love and exploration in Nicole Conn’s tale of starcrossed lovers. With Necar Zadegan & Traci Dinwiddie
B F UI TCHKOUUSTAL O V E A UYME B ALRE W
A sexy, lesbian romp, where Lola, on the verge of success in both love and work, could lose it all if she is late. With an upbeat soundtrack and hot all-lesbian cast.
P BR OO RD N UI C NI6 N8G A D U LT S
A NLD O VT E H ETN OC HA ID MEE L O L A E B LEECNAAU SUEN D OO FN AEB O Y
Dir. Megan Siler & Ellen Seidler
Dir. Ligy Pullappally Highly acclaimed and winner of many film festival awards, ‘The Journey’ is a touching tale of love between two women within a community that forbids it.
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Dir. Greta Schiller Revealing and often humorous, Before Stonewall exposes the fascinating and unforgettable decade-by-decade history of homosexuality in America.
D O C U M E N TA R I E S
WE WERE HERE
HIT SO HARD
Dir. P. David Ebersole Your AAA pass into the life of lesbian Hole drummer Patty Schemel. A tale of overnight success, the cost of addiction, and ultimately, recovery and redemption. With Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain
SEX LIFE IN LA PART 1 & 2
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.” HHHH GT
B E F O R E S T O N E WA L L
VITO G AY S E X I N T H E 7 0 S
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Dir. Jeffrey Schwarz 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.”HHHH Attitude
Dir. David Weissman 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
Dir. Jochen Hick A revealing glimpse into a world where sex, art and business collide in the City of Angels. Starring Tony Ward & Chi Chi Larue
Saffron Hill Films is a home entertainment sub-label belonging to Peccadillo Pictures, concentrating on a variety of eclectic films within the art-house genre. ANGEL AND TONY
T R A N SY LVA N I A
Dir. Alix Delaporte
Dir. Tony Gatlif
The award-winning debut feature from writer/ director Alix Delaporte is an arresting and intimate drama about two lost souls in search of human connection.
Asia Argento stars in this road movie across the mystical wilderness of Romania in search of love and redemption.
THE YEAR DOLLY PARTON WAS MY MUM
L I F E A B OV E A LL
Dir. Tara Johns
Dir. Oliver Schmitz
Elizabeth, an adopted 11-year-old girl becomes convinced that country singer Dolly Parton is her biological mother in this cute and affecting family movie for all ages.
An emotionally challenging and ultimately life-affirming tale of a young girl forced to confront the community around her.
T H E A R R I VA L O F WA N G
K R A B AT
Dir. Manetti bros.
Dir. Marco Kreuzpaintner
Police interpretator Gaia uncovers some startling truths that not only jeopardise her position but could also threaten the future of Earth itself.
Set in a world of sorcery and suspense, Krabat is a dark but uplifting fantasy for all ages, from the director of ‘Summer Storm’.
SAFFRON HILL
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M A N AT B AT H
PORNOGR APHY A THRILLER
Dir. Christophe Honoré
Dir. David Kittredge
Francois Sagat stars in this love letter to the male form that spans continents between Paris and New York.
Grindhouse porn and David Lynch collide in David Kittredge’s controversial thriller.
T H E C O ST O F LOV E
BRUCE LA BRUCE
Dir. Carl Medland
Discover the life of East End bruiser and gay gigolo Dale, for whom any trick is worth the price.
U N H A P P Y B I R T H D AY
AU G U ST
Dir. Mike Matthews & Mark Harriott
Dir. Eldar Rapaport
“Beautifully shot... mixes sexual heat with the cold burn of romance” - Queerty.com
A refreshingly queer and sexy take on the British horror film when a surprise birthday turns into a living nightmare.
HUSTLER WHITE
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G O I N G D OW N I N L A L A L A N D
Dir. Bruce LaBruce
Dir. Casper Andreas
Madonna’s one-time toy boy and Bruce LaBruce’s muse Tony Ward takes the lead in this infamous tale of hustling on the sly.
The ups and downs of love, drugs and celebrity in the Hollywood hills.
DESIRE
“Excellent, slick, and sexy” - SoSoGay
We have an exciting year ahead of us - watch this space for the most elevating LGBT cinema. Here are two theatrical highlights, coming to a cinema near you soon. Cannes Film Festival favourite Beyond The Walls will be in cinemas later this year. Hot on the heels of arthouse breakouts like Weekend and Keep The Lights On, Beyond the Walls is a beautiful and moving addition to the genre. Fresh out of the Official Competition at Berlin Film Festival, we are proud to announce that we will be releasing In The Name Of, a controversial tale of a homosexuality in the church. Steeped in religious symbolism and attractive new talent, this is one confession you will not want to miss. Expect it in cinemas towards the end of 2013.
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