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SUMMARY:Farewell My Concubine
DESCRIPTION:Metrograph presents a screening of Farewell My Concubine\, Chen Kaige’s sweeping masterpiece and one of the most celebrated films in the history of Chinese cinema. Winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival\, the film follows the lives of two Peking Opera performers over the course of five decades\, tracing their personal and artistic journeys against the backdrop of some of the most turbulent events of twentieth-century China. \nAdapted from Lilian Lee’s acclaimed novel\, the film centers on Cheng Dieyi\, an orphan trained from childhood to perform dan roles\, the female characters of traditional Peking Opera. As Dieyi grows into adulthood\, his bond with fellow performer Duan Xiaolou deepens into a complicated and unspoken love that shapes the course of both their lives. Their relationship endures through war\, revolution\, political persecution\, and profound social change\, blurring the boundaries between performance and reality. \nAt the heart of the film is a remarkable performance by Leslie Cheung\, whose portrayal of Dieyi remains one of the defining achievements of queer cinema. While Farewell My Concubine unfolds as an epic historical drama\, it is also a deeply moving story of longing\, identity\, and desire. The film’s exploration of gender performance\, same-sex devotion\, and the emotional consequences of repression has made it a touchstone for LGBTQ+ audiences around the world. \nThis screening features the acclaimed 2023 restoration\, scanned in 4K from the original 35mm negative. Carefully preserving the texture and visual richness of the original film\, the restoration offers audiences an opportunity to experience one of world cinema’s greatest achievements in stunning detail on the big screen.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/farewell-my-concubine/
LOCATION:Metrograph\, 7 Ludlow Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:A Bigger Splash
DESCRIPTION:Metrograph presents A Bigger Splash\, Jack Hazan’s groundbreaking portrait of artist David Hockney and the creative world that surrounded him in the early 1970s. Neither a conventional documentary nor a traditional narrative film\, Hazan’s innovative hybrid work blurs the boundaries between fact and fiction\, creating an intimate and emotionally revealing portrait of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. \nFilmed over several years\, the movie follows Hockney as he navigates the end of his relationship with American artist and model Peter Schlesinger\, who served as both muse and subject for some of Hockney’s most celebrated paintings. As personal heartbreak intersects with artistic creation\, the film captures a pivotal period in the artist’s life\, revealing how love\, loss\, and desire became inseparable from his work. \nBeyond its value as an artist portrait\, A Bigger Splash offers a rare glimpse into queer life at a moment of significant cultural change. Released in 1974\, the film depicts gay relationships with a level of honesty and emotional complexity that was uncommon in cinema of the era. Rather than presenting queer characters through narratives of tragedy or shame\, it portrays intimacy\, friendship\, and heartbreak as universal human experiences. \nThe film also serves as a remarkable document of artistic process. Viewers witness Hockney at work\, observe the development of ideas that would influence his paintings\, and gain insight into the social and creative networks that shaped his career. The result is both a fascinating historical record and a deeply moving story about love\, creativity\, and self-expression. \nFor LGBTQ+ audiences\, A Bigger Splash remains an essential work of queer cinema\, preserving a vibrant chapter of gay cultural history while offering one of the most nuanced portrayals of same-sex relationships in 1970s film.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/a-bigger-splash/
LOCATION:Metrograph\, 7 Ludlow Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:The Devil's Backbone
DESCRIPTION:Metrograph presents Guillermo del Toro’s The Devil’s Backbone\, a haunting Gothic ghost story set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War. Released in 2001\, the film is widely regarded as one of the director’s finest achievements\, blending supernatural horror with political history\, emotional depth\, and a profound meditation on loss and memory. \nSet in 1939 during the final days of the Spanish Civil War\, the story follows Carlos\, a recently orphaned boy who arrives at a remote school for the children of Republican loyalists. The isolated orphanage is overseen by a small group of adults struggling to maintain order as the country collapses around them. Soon after his arrival\, Carlos becomes aware of mysterious occurrences and a spectral presence that seems connected to a tragedy hidden within the school’s walls. \nWhile The Devil’s Backbone contains all the elements of a classic ghost story\, its true power comes from the way del Toro uses horror to explore the lasting wounds of war. The film examines innocence lost\, collective trauma\, and the ghosts—both literal and metaphorical—that linger long after violence has ended. Through the eyes of a child\, audiences witness a world shaped by fear\, betrayal\, and political upheaval. \nThe film also serves as a companion piece to del Toro’s later masterpiece Pan’s Labyrinth\, sharing many of the same themes while establishing the director’s distinctive blend of fantasy\, history\, and emotional storytelling. Richly atmospheric and visually striking\, it remains one of the most influential horror films of the twenty-first century. \nPresented in a rare 35mm screening\, this Metrograph presentation offers audiences the opportunity to experience del Toro’s haunting vision on film\, where its shadowy imagery and meticulous craftsmanship can be fully appreciated.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/the-devils-backbone/
LOCATION:Metrograph\, 7 Ludlow Street\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:The Watermelon Woman
DESCRIPTION:Cheryl Dunye’s groundbreaking 1996 debut feature remains one of the most important films in queer cinema history. Blending mockumentary\, romance\, and film history\, The Watermelon Woman follows a young Black lesbian filmmaker researching a forgotten Black actress from the 1930s known only by the racist screen credit “The Watermelon Woman.” As she uncovers hidden stories of race\, sexuality\, and representation\, she also navigates her own love life and identity.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/the-watermelon-woman/
LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image\, 36-01 35 Ave\, Astoria\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T183000
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SUMMARY:Lan Yu
DESCRIPTION:A landmark of queer Asian cinema\, Lan Yu returns to the big screen at Asia Society as part of its ongoing film programming. Directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Stanley Kwan\, the 2001 drama tells the deeply moving story of a young architecture student and a wealthy businessman whose relationship unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing China. Widely regarded as one of the greatest LGBTQ+ films from Asia\, Lan Yu remains a powerful exploration of love\, class\, identity\, and the cost of emotional vulnerability.
URL:https://iseequeer.com/event/lan-yu/
LOCATION:Asia Society\, 725 Park Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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