Village Film Night – Passages

“Passages”, Ira Sachs, 2023, 92 min, OV French and English with German subtitles

Tomas and Martin are a gay couple living in Paris whose marriage is thrown into crisis when Tomas impulsively begins a passionate affair with young schoolteacher Agathe. But when Martin begins an affair of his own, Tomas must confront life decisions he may be unprepared— or unwilling—to deal with. – MUBI

Set in contemporary Paris, In Ira Sachs and writer Mauricio Zacharias latest collaboration, we are thrown into a what might first appear as idyllic sexy urban boho-chic lives, which then leads to a messy fall out between lovers. For this screening we will examine some of the appeal in open relationships, unexpected developments as a result of them, and what free will means in such dynamics. Also, the roll of costumes in character development will be highlighted as part of the discussion.

Village.Berlin’s monthly movie night has become a must for cinephiles to enjoy a selection of beloved classics. The program includes a broad exploration of queer and non-normative perspectives across different genres and artistic styles, going beyond LGBTQI+-themed films. After each screening, guests are encouraged to linger and participate in relaxed group discussions about the films and related themes.