Description
Village Film Night - It Is Not The Homosexual Who is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives
Guest: Marcelo Alves
It Is Not The Homosexual Who is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives
Director: Rosa von Praunheim
1971 – 67 min, doc
German with engl subtitles
Guest: Wieland Speck
In tribute to the late iconic film director, author and activist Rosa Von Praunheim, and in collaboration with special guest, film director and former director of Berlinale’s Panorama section, Wieland Speck, join us for a special tribute in which we will watch Rosa’s contribution to queer cinema where we will be viewing his groundbreaking film “It Is Not the Homosexual Who is Perverse but the Society in Which He Lives”.
The film has been regarded as pioneer work in not just the political but also by it’s condemning critique of the “homosexual” response.
First released in 1971, the film follows a young gay man as he moves to Berlin in search of love and freedom. What begins as a playful story quickly becomes a sharp and fearless critique — not only of society’s prejudice and hypocrisy, but also of the superficiality and lack of solidarity within parts of the gay community itself. Its direct, documentary style and political urgency made it one of the most influential queer films of its time, sparking public debate and inspiring a new wave of activism.
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. Each screening is an opportunity to discover new narratives and voices, engaging with stories that challenge norms and celebrate diversity.
After living in NYC for 20 years, Marcelo moved to Berlin to study Production Design at Babelsberg and now works in the field. Viewing life as a queer 3rd-cultured POC, he has been engaged w/ community organisations like GMHC, Friends in Deed, Berliner AIDS Hilfe, and Berlin’s Chem-Sex Network. Since the first Stretch, Marcelo has stayed engaged with Village Berlin. Today he is part of an anti-racism and inclusivity initiatives and get to share his passion by running the Monthly Film Night.
General condition:
Language: English/German
Cost: free event with registration
** Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil unseres Programms ‘Gemeinsam statt einsam‘, unterstützt von der LADS.
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