Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
Confidently striding into its second decade is Hong Kong’s 21st annual Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. The first of its kind in Asia this cinematic extravaganza merely goes from strength-to-strength with age and is recognised as one of the most influential LGBT events across the continent. As a platform for lesbian and gay artists the festival is not only a dominant event on our cultural calendars but also a powerful means by which to spread sexual equality and eliminate discrimination.
With a wide range of films carefully chosen for the festival there’s sure to be something there for everyone. As a special selection for World AIDS movies day Queer China ‘Comrade’ China is a documentary that charts the equal rights movement in China through social reforms, changes and regressions in attitudes and historical moments. Other must sees include the UK’s Fit and The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister. Fit, an effort from director Rikki Beadle Blair, focuses on the lives of six British students who must confront their own perceptions of homosexuality and how they fit into society. The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister presents its content with a classically British approach as it tells the story of iconic lesbian figure, you guessed it, Anne Lister.
The festival will be showcasing 40 local and international films over 12 days from November 20 to December 1 held at Palace IFC in Central, Broadway Cinematheque in Yau Ma Tei and AMC Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong. Tickets can be obtained from the corresponding venues and through their online systems.
Sarah Simpson
Confidently striding into its second decade is Hong Kong’s 21st annual Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. The first of its kind in Asia this cinematic extravaganza merely goes from strength-to-strength with age and is recognised as one of the most influential LGBT events across the continent. As a platform for lesbian and gay artists the festival is not only a dominant event on our cultural calendars but also a powerful means by which to spread sexual equality and eliminate discrimination.
With a wide range of films carefully chosen for the festival there’s sure to be something there for everyone. As a special selection for World AIDS movies day Queer China ‘Comrade’ China is a documentary that charts the equal rights movement in China through social reforms, changes and regressions in attitudes and historical moments. Other must sees include the UK’s Fit and The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister. Fit, an effort from director Rikki Beadle Blair, focuses on the lives of six British students who must confront their own perceptions of homosexuality and how they fit into society. The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister presents its content with a classically British approach as it tells the story of iconic lesbian figure, you guessed it, Anne Lister.
The festival will be showcasing 40 local and international films over 12 days from November 20 to December 1 held at Palace IFC in Central, Broadway Cinematheque in Yau Ma Tei and AMC Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong. Tickets can be obtained from the corresponding venues and through their online systems.
Sarah Simpson
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