Queer Cinema

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Queer Cinema

This filmmaker used Barbie dolls to storyboard her debut feature

by Stefania Sarrubba

Director Kelly Walker explains how she came up with a novel solution to a creative problem.
Two young men appearing to be in a physical altercation, with one grasping the other's shirt.
Queer Cinema

How the queering of Georgian folk dance sparked a cultural revolution

by Daniel Theophanous

Levan Akin’s And Then We Danced has put LGBT+ rights centre-stage in the conservative, Orthodox country.
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Queer Cinema

Queer desire and the art of looking in Portrait of a Lady on Fire

by Rosie Thompson

Céline Sciamma’s 18th-century romance beautifully portrays the hiddenness of same-sex relationships.
Two women conversing in front of illuminated storefront display.
Queer Cinema

A Very Queer Christmas: Is the LGBTQ+ holiday rom-com season upon us?

by Stefania Sarrubba

Let It Snow and Season of Love bring female queer romance to the fore.
Two men in period costume, one in blue clothing and the other in red, engaged in an intense interaction.
Queer Cinema

The star of A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 is reclaiming the film’s queerness

by Thomas Hobbs

Mark Patton opens up about his experiences as the first ever male scream queen.
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Queer Cinema

Six of the best new LGBTQ+ short films from around the world

by Ronan Doyle

This year’s Iris Prize Film Festival in Cardiff showcased emerging trends across the spectrum of queer cinema.
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Queer Cinema

Why films about lesbian characters should be called lesbian films

by Ege Apaydın

Is there an argument to drop the cover-all term “queer” in favour of something that’s more specific to the subject of a piece of art?
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Queer Cinema

Why the lesbian period drama is having a moment

by Ciara Pitts

From Gentleman Jack to Portrait of a Lady on Fire, TV and film are finding new ways to reflect on lesbian history.
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In Praise Of

Why Seed of Chucky holds a special place in my heart

by Sam Bodrojan

As a horror obsessive and trans woman, I found a filthy acceptance in this sleazy Child’s Play sequel.
Two people, a woman in a white top and a man in a blue outfit, standing in a greenhouse surrounded by lush greenery and blooming plants.
Festivals

BFI Flare and the changing landscape of queer cinema

by Megan Christopher

This year’s festival brought a diverse mix of LGBT-themed stories – as well as some star names.

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