Film Night – Victim

October 01 2024

Tuesday
19:30 – 22:30
free admission
in english

| LGBTQIA+|

When a young homosexual, ‘Boy’ Barrett, commits suicide in his police cell, barrister Melville Farr, motivated by his own guilt, risks his successful career and his marriage to break a sinister blackmail ring.
Victim
Director: Basil Dearden
1961 – Thriller, 96 mins English with English subtitles

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Film Night – Victim

Presentation and discussion with David Le Guillermic

Barrister Melville Farr is on the path to success. With his practice winning cases and a loving marriage to his wife, Farr’s career and personal life are nearly idyllic. However, when blackmailers link the secretly closeted Farr to a young gay man, everything Farr has worked for is threatened. But instead of giving in, Farr decides to fight.
The first British film to explicitly name homosexuality and deal with it sympathetically!

About the Village Film Night:
Film Night is a monthly event that explores the wide world of queer cinema and beyond. Our selections cover a range of genres and styles, from film history classics to the latest in young queer cinema.
Each screening is an opportunity to discover new narratives and voices, engaging with stories that challenge norms and celebrate diversity.
After each film, there’s an opportunity for informal group discussions about the movie and related topics.

Curatorial Team: Marcelo Alves, Pierre Emö, David Le Guillermic

General Information
Doors open at 19:30, film starts at 20:00 sharp.
Language: The event will be held in English.
Costs: The event is open to everyone and free of charge.