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The all-star LGBTQ+ supporting cast, including Tig Notaro, Lea DeLaria, Drag Race’s Peppermint and the B-5s’s Kate Pierson, helps too.
The festival’s signature Centrepiece, Asian Focus and international Panorama sections are more adventurous than usual this year, and more diverse in subject matter. It’s Canadian. To qualify, you must enroll in a paid Fandango FanClub membership (3-month minimum at $29.97 + tax, then $9.99/month thereafter).
It says a great deal that the films’ production credits are technically Switzerland, and Romania/Canada, a testament to just how brave and important the films are.
- Olivier Peyton adapts Lie With Me (France) from the book by Philippe Besson
- Iranian actor Payman Maadi in Milad Alami’s Opponent (Sweden)
On the global front, Iranian actor Payman Maadi, best known for Asghar Farhadi’s A Separation, gets a chance to shine in Swedish-Iranian director Milad Alami’s Opponent as an Iranian refugee in remote Sweden whose past comes back to haunt him when he joins the local wrestling team.
Not finding the respite she needs in her hometown, Cora actively resets and heads down a new path in life. Opening night is an exercise in opposites. It’s one of a handful of LGBTQ+ films to ever come out of Nigeria, and deservedly picked up the Teddy Award at the Berlinale earlier this year.
The Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival runs from September 8 to 23, 2023.
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This year’s programme has over 50 features, documentaries and short films from Hong Kong, Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Africa, as well as five in-person panel discussions. The film stars Alex Diaz as circus act Glitter and Alan Cammish as moody troubadour Doom, embarking on a summer romance in Mexico.
Establishments like SING SING Bar and VIVERE are popular spots for both locals and tourists.
Tsim Sha Tsui: Located in Kowloon, this district also features several LGBTQ+ friendly venues, contributing to the city's dynamic nightlife.
Events and Festivals
Hong Kong hosts several LGBTQ+ events throughout the year:
Hong Kong Pride Parade: Held annually, this parade celebrates LGBTQ+ rights and diversity, featuring colorful floats, performances, and a vibrant procession.
Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival: Established in 1989, this festival showcases international LGBTQ+ films, fostering cultural exchange and awareness.
Community Resources
For those seeking support or information, several organizations offer resources and assistance:
Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (HKLGFF): Beyond the film festival, HKLGFF provides year-round support and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.
Walk In Hong Kong: This tour company offers 'LGBT in the City' tours, introducing participants to Hong Kong's LGBTQ+ history, iconic movie filming spots, and notable landmarks.
Cultural Considerations
While Hong Kong is generally accepting, it's important to be mindful of cultural nuances:
Public Displays of Affection: Public displays of affection between same-sex couples may attract attention.
And LGBTQ+ thriller buffs finally get a queer genre piece in German director Christoph Hochhäusler’s Till the End of the Night, a neo-noir exploration of identity and desire. CoraBora is partnered with South Korean director Byun Sung-bin’s debut Peafowl, starring Choi Hae-jun as Myung, a transgender woman who must perform a traditionally gendered dance at her father’s memorial.
Now in its 34th year, the region’s oldest LGBTQ+ film event is aiming to reclaim its place as a vanguard after three years of being, mostly, off the radar. Notably, the film stars Jean-Paul Belmondo’s grandson Victor as a young man who has a connection to that history. Peafowl ends on a curious, possibly divisive note, but there is no doubting Choi’s incredibly lived-in, moving turn as Myung.
- ‘Golden Delicious’
- ‘Glitter Doom’
The festival closes on a literal high note this year with the luminous, colourful, joyous US-Mexico co-production Glitter & Doom.
On the conventional side is the Canadian film Golden Delicious by Jason Karman, starring Cardi Wong in his first film; it’s a very sweet, very inclusive coming-of-age rom-com. Exercise discretion in public spaces.
Language: Cantonese is the primary language spoken. And Singaporean director Ken Kwek’s #Look at Me brilliantly interrogates the clash of religion, law and social media that arises when a young man publicly defends his gay brother from a hateful, but powerful, church leader.
Tope Tedela and Riyo David in All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White by Babatunde Apalowo (Nigeria)
The most enlightening section in the festival this year could be From Africa With Love, a mini-programme of three films from arguably the most economically, socially and culturally neglected part of the world.
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It’s a musical road trip that goes exactly where you think it will, but is no less frothy and fun for it.