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Global Cinema Celebrates LGBTQ+ Spectrum
6 May
Summary
- Festival screens 153 films from 43 nations.
- Spain is the country focus with 16 entries.
- New section spotlights young people's gender journeys.
A significant film festival is set to unfold, featuring 153 films hailing from 43 different countries. These cinematic works will be presented across three distinct venues, including Liberty Cinema, Alliance Française, and the National Gallery of Modern Art. The programming is thoughtfully curated around themes of queer joy and familial reconciliation, promising engaging narratives for attendees.
Spain has been selected as the country of focus for this year's event, contributing a substantial collection of four features and 12 short films. This special focus includes award-winning titles and the festival's closing film. Additionally, a new competitive section called 'Genderation Shorts' will make its debut, dedicated to showcasing stories from young people exploring their gender and identity.
The festival's artistic direction emphasizes a commitment to evolving with new ideas and formats. This year, a new competitive section will spotlight stories of young people navigating gender and identity. The selection process involved reviewing nearly 600 submissions, aiming for a balanced representation of the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum and its intersectionalities with other aspects of identity.
