OSA's QUEER EXPRESSION program includes full productions of plays, as well as readings and workshops of new plays and screenplays. QE Film Fest presents live screenings at FACETS, 1517 W Fullerton, on the last Wednesday of each month, while maintaining a steady program of streaming films that can be viewed from anywhere.
‘Pine Cone’ is a semi-autobiographical film that narrates the story of an out-and-proud filmmaker Sid Mehra falling in love for the first time and over two decades becoming cynical about love.
The backdrop of the story is the changing landscape of queer rights in India: the year 1999, when the first gay pride took place in Kolkata; 2009, when the Delhi High Court decriminalized homosexuality (a ruling overturned in 2012); and finally in 2019 when homosexuality had again been decriminalized by the Supreme Court of India.
Honorable Mention - Best Feature
International South Asian Film Festival Canada (ISAFF) - Canada
World Premiere & Winner of Rainbow Warrior Award for Director Onir
The KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival - India
Winner Rainbow Stories Award & Australian Premiere
Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne - Australia
Trailblazing Award For Film Maker Onir & Bhutan Premiere Samabhav Traveling International film Festival Thimphu - Bhutan
Join us for the final Open Space Arts film nights at Facets for a sneak preview of the sensational new film that took Sundance by storm.
"Sebastian" is the latest creation from Finnish writer/director Mikko Måkelå, fresh off its premiere at Sundance where it's been nominated for the Grand Jury Prize World Cinema – Dramatic.
Måkelå seamlessly blends stunning cinematography, a compelling soundtrack, and outstanding casting to deliver a modern, judgment-free narrative on the world of sex work.
Lead actors Mollica and Hyde shine, with Mollica's portrayal of Max's character development particularly noteworthy as he embarks on a new chapter.
The film authentically captures contemporary London life, portraying the cut-throat publishing world and Max's struggle for narrative control amidst more powerful yet less informed individuals.
"Sebastian" fearlessly presents sex work as a legitimate career choice, without judgment, offering a bold and stylish perspective on queer London life. Don't miss this chance to experience "Sebastian" before its official release.
Reassigned to a lowly outpost, a Roman guard's Christian beliefs clash with his gay commander's desire for closeness. Being tortured becomes pleasurable.
"Sebastiane (1976), co-directed with Paul Humfress, consists of a series set-pieces, composed and framed with a painter’s eye: the Bacchanalian dance led by Lindsey Kemp; Sebastian washing naked; the barracks; the bath-house; the pigsty; the ocean love-scene; the execution by arrows. As directorial debut’s go, it has to be one of the boldest mission statements from a filmmaker ever: unapologetically homoerotic, scripted in Latin with English subtitles, with a recondite subject matter usually reserved for the Great Masters and rendered in oil on canvas. But Jarman, who trained as a painter, here paints with his camera.
Jonathan Kemp, QueerGuru.com
Queer Expressions is proud to sponsor this film which is part of the Kink Series at Leather Amuse and Archives.
Please purchase tickets directly for this show from the Leather Museum, 6418 N Greenview Ave Chicago
Films include ALL THINGS FADE, DAL BHAT, STEVE, LIAVE IT. and MERMAID.
ALL THINGS FADE, 7 minutes, Director: JT Seaton
When Nathan tells Bret that he's HIV positive, it doesn't go well for Nathan. But months later, things take a turn for Bret.
DAL BHAT, 32 minutes, directed by Nemil Shah
In a small desert village of Kutch, Gujarat, rain finally arrives after years of drough and gives birth to a new lake. 10 year old Mukti is fascinated by this revelation and now wishes to swim in the lake once.
LIAVE IT, 29 minutes, directed by Jageshwar L Dhobale
In this poignant tale, our protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery through the prism of modern romance. When he logs onto a gay dating app, little does he know that the next 24 hours will forever alter his perspective.
MERMAID, 14 minutes, Directed by Saber Mostafapour
A few classmates chase after Milad, who wears women's clothes. During a fight, he hits one of them and runs away
STEVE, 14 minutes, Directed by Nehemias Colindres
STEVE is based on a true story. A young comedian struggles with self-confidence amidst a relationship in her life that would inspire her on her transition as a woman.
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