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Call Me Agnes

Agnes’ life revolves around Badminton games with her gay co-workers and working at the restaurant she opened in her home with her best friend Rini. One day her younger brother Indra shows up, looking for his long lost brother Hans. Agnes is facing a hard dilemma- should she tell the truth about who she is or should she continue to hide? The truth might give her a chance to reconcile with a brother she hasn’t seen in decades but it seems this reconciliation is harder to reach than she imagined.

Agnes is reflecting and reliving her memories in a film that combines documentary and fictional cinema and even a little bit of a musical and the result is a gentle, humble and very touching film.

In association with PrideTV

Fine Young Men

Alf, a student in a conservative Catholic school that is home to Mexico’s elite social echelon is attracted to Oliver, a new student- a talented musician who plays at church.

As their relationship deepens, Alf is pulling away from his old friends, but under the pressure of his fellow students and social expectations he betrays Oliver in a desperate attempt to prove his manhood- resulting in a catastrophic outcome that challenges his sense of self and his values.

“Fine Young Men” is a chilling thriller about homophobia, class differences and the destructive price of self-hatred.

In association with PrideTV

Skin of Youth

Saigon, the 90s. San is a sex worker at a night club trying to save enough money for gender affirming surgery in order to achieve her dream of living in a woman’s body. San’s lover, Nam, works as a wrestler in an violent and bloody underground wrestling ring, fighting caged matches to help his lover’s dream come true.

Their young and fiery romance will stand in question as dark forces penetrate their intimate world, which the two lovers will need to deal with as all chances are against them. This conflict could be both catastrophic for their relationship, and also tests the limits of their humanity. “Skin of Youth” is the first Vietnamese film starring a transgender actress in the leading role. Be noted that this film is only permitted for viewers over the age of 18 due to explicit sexual scenes.

Sandbag Dam

Marko lives in a Croatian village with his parents and beloved little brother Fico. Despite being a gifted athlete Marko plans to follow his father’s plan and become a mechanic after he graduates high school.

Two events upset the balance of Marko’s life- his village is being threatened by floods and Selvan, his first and forbidden love, comes back home for his funeral.

The closer the floods come to the village, Marko’s emotional turmoil grows. While the villagers are working tirelessly to build walls of sandbags around their homes, Marko is building his own wall- one intended to keep his emotions at check. But just like water, emotions have a way of bursting through all obstacles.

Tell Me That You Love Me

In need of a queer and romantic treat? “Tell Me That You Love Me” by director Kim-Jho Gwang-Soo is exactly what the doctor prescribed and much more.

Kyung-Il meets Kyung-Ho while buying a used camera from him, but Kyung-Ho is still attached to it and hesitant to let the camera go. After a short negotiation Kyung-Il leaves with the camera.

Even though neither wants to see the other again and believe this was the last they saw each other, destiny had other plans. They meet again at a fortune teller and a queer basketball team. The repeated encounters cause them to develop feelings for each other, but will the secrets they both hide will stand in their way to love?

1 Girl Infinite

Two teenage girls live together in the frenzied and colorful town of Changsha in China. When one of them gets attached to a drug dealer, the other girl’s love for her will cause her to risk everything to keep her loved one beside her.

The film is based on a real life experience of director and film star Lilly Hu.

“1 Girl Infinite” is a live portrait of current youth and the nature of puppy love, obsession and lust. Hu’s hometown of Changsha, with its beauty parlors, internet cafes, shopping centers and hotels is a character all on its own. It is a bustling city with something interesting happening in every corner.

Inside all this hubbub is an intimate and personal creation that is well made and gives us very impressive performances of both its heroines.

Calcinculo

Celebrating The Week of the Italian Language at TLVFest

Reception for ticket buyers at 4:30 PM in the festival lounge (Hall 6) courtesy of the Swiss Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute

15 years old Benedetta lives in rural Italy with her parents and two younger sisters. After work her father enjoys his hobby of fixing old cars while her mother is taking her frustration out on Benedetta. When a travelling fair comes to town Benedetta meets Amanda, who lives an independent life and defies gender norms. Benedetta is immediately drawn to the older Amanda’s self confidence and her independence. The two hardly speak, their tentative friendship is not propelled by big emotions but by mutual affection, curiosity and recognizing each other’s differences.

Director Chiara Bellosi describes her heroines in the small, quiet moments and defines them in a poetic accuracy that is rare in teenage films.

“Calcinculo” gently explores an unusual friendship story while revealing a tale of self discovery and liberation.

In association with the Embassy of Italy & Italian Cultural Institute in Tel Aviv
In association with the Embassy of Switzerland

Lilies Not for Me

In early 20th century England, a young writer named Owen James is hospitalized in a mental institute for his sexual orientation. He shares his story with a sympathetic nurse; of the love he shared with a handsome doctor that became convinced their ‘condition’ could be cured. Director and screenwriter’s Will Seefried romantic debut film sheds light on a dark and mostly unknown period of LGBTQ history.

The film “Lilies Not For Me” has the classic production qualities of Merchen Ivory, so if you loved films such as “Maurice”, “A Room with a View” or “Call Me by Your Name”- this is the film for you.

Irish actor Fionn O’shea who had already portrayed several gay characters in films such as “Dating Amber” and “Handsome Devil” is fantastic in the main role. Also starring Robert Aramayo (“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”), Erin Kellyman (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”) and Jodi Balfour (“Ted Lasso”).

It’s Dorothy!

Since her first time in Oz 125 years ago in Frank L. Baum’s classic “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” Dorothy Gale was in numerous films, TV shows, theatrical productions and has become an icon in American culture. Her legacy lives on to this day.

The film “It’s Dorothy!” is a moving documentary experience that expertly weaves the story of Dorothy’s journey to Oz with those who had played the iconic character- from Judy Garland to Diana Ross and more.

Jeffrey McHale, who had already proved his worth as a documentarist in the film “You Don’t Nomi” on the cult film “Showgirls” created a documentary that manages to provoke thoughts and bring to light new insights on Dorothy’s immortal character. He digs deep into archives and tells the story of how Dorothy became such a lighthouse of optimism, empowerment and hope. The film, naturally, addresses the question as to why Dorothy’s journey and character became a symbol of the LGBTQ community.

A True Story

Guilio and Alessio are two gay men in their twenties who meet in Rome during a scorching August. Despite being different, they are attracted to each other. Alessio is in Rome for one weekend only. This short lived relationship will expose ancient wounds and will force the two to deal with unexpected tenderness and the blooming of an unfamiliar emotion- love.

“A True Story” is a wonderful Italian sweet on love in a digital age where everything is being uploaded to social networks and how this will affect the love stories of people of Gen Z.

In association with the Embassy of Italy & Italian Cultural Institute in Tel Aviv

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