There are no hollow corporate pride celebrations in this electrified line-up of films exploring realities past and present for Rainbow communities across the globe. Historic disenfranchisement and unjust tragedies sit alongside joyous sexual awakening and powerful self-expression to provide diverse and nuanced glimpses into the LGBTQI+ experience.
Festival Programme
Films — by Strand
Proud
![Great Freedom](/assets/resized/sm/upload/qe/t3/c4/a6/Great%20Freedom_HERO-0-520-0-390-crop.jpg?k=6d27bea058)
Great Freedom
Die Grosse Freiheit
In post-war Germany, Hans is repeatedly convicted for being gay. Over his many stints in prison, he develops a tumultuous friendship with Viktor. A moving film about the forces that conspire to destroy one man’s freedom.
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Summer of 85
Été 85
This queer coming-of-age romance combines all the sensuality of François Ozon’s best with the infectious energy of a CW drama and how meeting one person can open you up and change the trajectory of your life.
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Swan Song
“The Liberace of Sandusky” emerges from retirement for one last day in the sun – and one final night on stage – in a knock-out turn by Udo Kier.