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18th gb Film Festival - Jan 2006
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Event: gb Film Festival - the 18th festival so far
MY LIFE ON ICE
When Etienne receives a video camera as a gift for his 16th birthday, he
uses it to meticulously document everything around him as a video diary.
Set in the world of competitive figure skating, Etienne becomes
entranced by his teacher Laurent, and also by his friend Ludovic, whose
video segments consist almost entirely of talk about girls. Eventually,
Etienne finds that his taping leads to a myriad of revelations about
himself and his sexuality. With superb acting and direction, MY LIFE ON
ICE provides a sensitive portrait of teenage love and self-discovery.
Directed by Olivier Ducastel, Jacques Martineau / 1 hour, 42 minutes / French with EST
VOICES AGAINST SEC 377
Documentary on the the Protest against IPC Sec 377 held at Flora
Fountain, Mumbai on 15th August 2005.
16 min
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DANGEROUS LIVING
While much art has focused on gay culture in America, less attention has
been paid to the experiences of non-western gay communities. Director
John Scagliotti (BEFORE AND AFTER STONEWALL) turns his camera to that
exact subject in this one-hour documentary hosted by Janeane Garofalo.
Using interviews and personal accounts of mistreatment, persecution, and
abuse, director John Scagliotti (BEFORE AND AFTER STONEWALL) reveals the
challenges that many gay and lesbian people face when deciding whether
or not to come out of the closet. Featured locations include Africa,
India, Vietnam, and Honduras among others.
Directed by John Scagliotti / 60 min / English Documentary
YOURS EMOTIONALLY
3 min trailer -
of the full length (86min) film directed by Sridhar Rangayan & produced by Niranjan Kamatkar.
Ravi & Paul, two friends from Leicester, end up attending a gay party in
the small Indian town of Shimoga, upon an invitation of Ravi's pal from
Mumbai. A genteel dreamer Ravi instantly falls in love with Mani - a
dark & handsome local working man.
Interspersed with flashes of semi-surreal situations - presented through
exciting dream sequences - Yours Emotionally ! unfolds a brightly
painted canvas that explores contrasting values within Indian & Western
gay sub-cultures.
Screening only the trailer, not the full length film.
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BEAUTIFUL BOXER
Based on the true story of Thailand's famed transgender kickboxer, Beautiful Boxer is a poignant action drama that punches straight into the heart and mind of a boy who fights like a man can become a woman. Believing he's a girl trapped in a boy's body since childhood, Parinya Charoenphol (affectionately known as Nong Toom in Thailand) sets out to master the most masculine and lethal sport of Muay Thai (Thai boxing) to earn a living and to achieve his ultimate goal of total femininity. Touching, funny and packed with breathtaking Thai kickboxing sequences, Beautiful Boxer traces Nong Toom's childhood, teenage life as a traveling monk and grueling days in boxing camps. Shot in 9 provinces across Thailand and in Tokyo, the film also features a series of explosive matches where Nong Toom knocks out most of his opponents in Thailand and Japan.
Directed by Ekachai Uekrongtham/ 2005 / 1
hr 58 min / Thai with EST
1. The films are excellent original copies on DVD & VHS. 2. The films are NOT pornographic. Only good, clean gay films.
3. GB as a support group, has created this comfort space/event for gays, many of whom may be "newbies" (those still coming to terms with their sexuality and who have mustered courage to come for such a meeting for the first time). So we request you to be sensitive to the comfort levels of others attending this event and behave and dress accordingly. Rights of admission reserved.
You have to 18 years and above to participate in this event |
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