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Village Film Night - Living Legend Series: Wieland Speck
Guest: Marcelo Alves
Although “Legendary” and “iconic” are overused in queer-speak, sometimes the terms fit the person, as it does for this month’s Film night. Join us for a rare opportunity to speak with Wieland Speck, one of queer cinemas “legends” about his own work as a director and his influence on queer cinema as chief curator and head of the prestigious Panorama section of the Berlinale film festival.
Typically out of the public eye, his most celebrated work “Westler” is often shown as an example of queer cinema out of Germany, so to have him select from his body of work will give us an insider’s perspective on his intentions as a director and what is conveyed to the audience.
For the discussion we will explore particular themes in his films, his influence on the industry and his role in launching directors to the world stage. Please join us in honouring one of the living legends of queer cinema, the iconic Wieland Speck.
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.
Hinweise
Sprache: Englisch/Deustch
Kosten: kostenlos mit Anmeldung
** Diese Veranstaltung ist Teil unseres Programms ‘Gemeinsam statt einsam‘, unterstützt von der LADS.
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