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
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.
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.