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| Angel |
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Angel
is George Katakouzinos ground breaking, boldly told tragedy
of innocence betrayed. The first openly gay film in Greek history to
have received major theatrical distribution both domestically and
abroad.
Angel, a young handsome Athenian attempts to escape his
abusive alcoholic father and the grinding poverty of his daily life by
falling in love with a macho sailor who promises Angel a better life.
(Greek)
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| Meteor and Shadow |
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A poignant and harrowing account of the rise and fall of Napoleon
Lapathiotis (1888- 1944), Greeces most esteemed poet. Acclaimed
director Takis Spetsiotis conveys, with sensitive daring and finesse,
the poet's life as a romantic charmer, literary genius, communist
sympathizer, depraved drug addict and, most importantly, as a national
icon whose openly gay lifestyle created a scandal in conservative
Athenian society.
(Greek)
DVD-$29.95
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Gay Films from the Middle East |
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| Good Boys |
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Two boys. One night. A time they can never forget!
Seventeen year old Meni, is a hot, stylish and clever hustler who
works a regular clientele in Tel Aviv. One night a voyeuristic john
enlists him and another boy, Tal to work together. But the experience
proves to be more than just another simple trick. Something stirs in
both Meni and Tal, a feeling that neither of them ever expected.
Can two boys living in the sordid underworld of sex-for-pay make a go
of it? They agree to meet the next night at the local disco but plans
go awry. A hooker on speed, Meni’s baby and the turmoil of big city
life all combine to keep the boys apart.
Stirring and intensely sexy with an unexpected emotional depth, “Good Boys” holds no punches in portraying the seediness and violence of the drug and sex fueled world that Meni and Tal inhabit.
Unrated/Israel/2004/75 mins./color/Hebrew with English subtitles
DVD EXTRAS
Trailers • Widescreen • Subtitled • Interactive Menus
DVD: $29.95
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| Road to Love |
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This romantic drama follows a young and apparently
straight French-Algerian student, Karim, on a sociological quest to
find gay Muslims. Through his investigations, the likable and handsome
Karim meets a number of gay Arabs, from self-focused Youssef to
sexually aggressive Mustapha. But it is handsome flight attendant Farid
who leaves a lasting impression.
While the friendship between
Karim and Farid slowly intensifies, Karim is forced to confront the
fact that his investigation will not only reveal the fascinating
history and culture of gay Muslims, but also his own homosexuality.
France (in French with English Subtitles) 2002
DVD Extras:
Deleted Scenes/Special Interviews/Music Video/Biography
Interactive Menus/Scene Selection
$29.95-DVD
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Gay Films from the Scandinavia |
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| Friends Forever |
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Innocence Is No Excuse
Kristian is a shy 16-year-old starting at a new school. Like all boys
his age he is uncertain of his new environment. He is drawn to to
Henrik an androgynous, charismatic and independent older student, a
warm friendship slowly develops. On the other side of the school’s
spectrum and Ktistian’s radar is Patrick, a bully and troublemaker who
stirs another kind of feeling in Kristian.
Kristian's world gets
turned upside down when Henrik introduces Kristian to his boyfriend.
This leads Kristian to his first sexual encounter, but does not lead
him to the man he really desires, Patrick.
“Friends Forever”
is over 20 years old but still rings true today as a positive and
potent film about growing up and coming out. It is a classic time
piece from Denmark, a must for all DVD collectors.
Denmark/1986/95 mins./color/Danish w/English subtitles
DVD-$29.95
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| Sebastian |
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When Everybody Knows
Sebastian is a typical teenager. He hangs out with his friends, goes
to the movies, buys hip clothes and attends school. Typical that is
until a chance stolen kiss changes everything.
Sebastian is just
figuring out what almost everyone else around him already knows, he is
gay. The kiss is between him and his best buddy Ulf and not only does
it change everything it awakens passions that Sebastian never even knew
he had.
At first terrified, Sebastian slowly learns that he
lives in a wonderful world where is parents are accepting, his sister
loves him for who he is and you never know, Ulf may even want another
try at that kiss.
Sweden/1995/88 mins./color/Swedish w/English subtitles
DVD-$29.95
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| Lakki...the Boy Who Could Fly |
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Abused by his gym
teacher and his mother's current boy friend, young Lakki can find no
peace. He cannot turn to his father as the man is distant and uncaring.
Instead the 14 year old finds friends and harbor on the streets. He
gets himself in trouble at school, starts playing with drugs, and tries
to become a bully. He has no direction and no one to guide him. Even
the friends he has made turn against him. It is only when things turn
to the worst, and his fantasies are at their height does the real world
finally reach in and save him from a tumble into the abyss of drugs and
prostitution.
Unlike the soft touch and sweet theme of Svend Wam’s
later film, Sebastian, Lakki is hard edged and gritty, a mirror for the
face of the day's alienated urban youth.
Norway/1994/98 mins./color/Norwegian w/English subtitles
DVD-$29.95
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