FRIDAY 14/09/2012
18:00
Lunchtime, Keo Woolford, Short/Fiction, USA, 2010, 7′, Gay
Little boy bonding with his gay teacher.
gODDESSES (We Believe We Were Born Perfect), Sylvie Cachin, Documentary, Switzerland & S. Africa, 2011, 2010, Lesbian
The South African community and the tradition of gender equality. Colonialism and the contemporary life of lesbians.
{Q & A with the director Sylvia Cachin follows}
20:00
The opening ceremony of the 14th Cultural Panorama for Gender / Thessaloniki International LGBT-Q Film Festival
Marcia’s Diary, Bernard Lucia, Short/Documentary, Brazil, 2011, 20′, Transgender
The life of a transgender person, Marshia, domestically and in her work environment.
Not Quite the Taliban, Fadi Hindash, Documentary, Netherlands United Arab Emirates, 2008, 70′, Gay
A homosexual director reveals the bilingualism of rich Arabian people in the United Arab Emirates.
22:00
Trio, Tom Tykwer, Fiction, Germany, 2010, 119′, Gay Bisexuality
Hannah and Simon have been together for twenty years. Unknowingly, they fall for the same man.
SATURDAY 15/09/2012
18:00
31 December, Vakali Ioanna, Fiction, Greece, 2012, 6′, Transgender
A man overcomes his inhibitions concerning his transgenderness.
Gun Hill Road, Rashaad Ernesto Green, Fiction, USA, 2011, 88′, Transgender Teenaagers
Following his return from prison, Enrique is shocked at the prospect of his son becoming transgendered.
{Discussion with Maria Galanou (Transgendered Support Association) }
20:00
You Can’t Curry Love, Reid Waterer, Short/Fiction, USA-India-UK., 2010, 23′, Gay
Emotions, strength and reward. A look at the American and Indian societies.
I Am, Sonati Gullati, Documentary, India, 2011, 71′, Lesbian-Gay
The contemporary and traditional approach to lesbian and gay romance in India
{Discussion follows with Eleni Karassavidou (Thessaloniki Lesbian Group)}
22:00
Lunchtime, Keo Woolford, Short/Fiction, USA, 2010, 7′, Gay
Little boy bonding with his gay teacher.
gODDESSES (We Believe We Were Born Perfect), Sylvie Cachin, Documentary, Switzerland & S. Africa, 2010, Lesbian
The South African community and the tradition of gender equality. Colonialism and the contemporary life of lesbians.
{Q & A with the director Sylvia Cachin follows}
SUNDAY 16/09/2012
18:00
I don’t Want to Go Back Alone, Daniel Ribeiro, Ficton, Brazil, 2010, 17′, Gay Physical Disability
A blind boy tenderly approaching one of his classmates.
Love Is All You Need?, Kim Rocco Shields, Fiction, USA, 2010, 19′, Gay
In an imaginary society, where homosexuality is the established sexual orientation, a heterosexual student is at the end of her rope.
Warriors, Montse Pujantell, Documentary, Spain, 2010, 54′, Transgender
The gradual transformation of a male-to-female transgendered person.
{Discussion with Maria Galanou follows (Transgendered Support Association)}
20:00
Lunchtime, Keo Woolford, Short/Fiction, USA, 2010, 7′, Gay
Little boy bonding with his gay teacher.
gODDESSES, Sylvie Cachin, Documentary, Switzerland & S. Africa, 2011, 75′, Lesbian
The South African community and the tradition of gender equality. Colonialism and the contemporary life of lesbians.
{Q&A with the director Sylvia Cachin follows}
22:00
Trio, Tom Tykwer, Fiction, Germany, 2010, 119′, Gay Bisexuality
Hannah and Simon have been together for twenty years. Unknowingly, they fall for the same man.
MONDAY 17/09/2012
18:00
Trio, Tom Tykwer, Fiction, Germany, 2010, 119′, Gay-Bisexuality
Hannah and Simon have been together for twenty years. Unknowingly, they fall for the same man.
20:00
Bunny, Nico Stagias, Short/Fiction, Canada, 2011, 11′, Gay Aging
The shared life of aging partners and problems we would rather forget.
The Queen has no Crown, Tomer Heymann, Documentary, Israel, 2011, 85′, Gay
Documentary about the director’s family, the tensions and acceptance of his homosexuality.
{Q&A with the director Tomer Heymann follows}
22:00
You Can’t Curry Love, Reid Waterer, USA India-UK , 2010, 23′, Gay
Emotions, strength and reward. A look at the American and Indian societies.
I Am, Sonati Gullati, Documentary, India, 2011, 71′, Lesbian-Gay
The contemporary and traditional approach to lesbian and gay romance in India
{Discussion with Konstantina Kosmidou (Member of Board of the Lesbian & Gay Community of Greece Mission) follows}
TUESDAY 18/09/2012
18:00
United in Anger: A history of ACT UP, Jim Hubbard, Documentary, USA, 2011, 92′, AIDS-HIV
An overview of the movement against AIDS and HIV in the USA, and the work of Act Up.
{Discussion with Ioannis Proios (Volunteer Coordinator of Positive Voice Association of People Living with HIV) follows}
20:00
Remember Me in Red, Hector Ceballos, Short/Fiction, USA, 2010, 15′, Transgender m-f
The funeral of a transgendered person becomes the pretext for the consideration of her acceptance while she was alive, versus her parents’ standpoint.
Oh, Wonderful Korea, Unzery, Short/Fiction, S.Korea, 2010, 18′, Lesbian
Two women, including a foreigner, work in a factory in Korea. Through obstacles and fear about their social surroundings, they find a way of co-existence.
Drag Kings, Kenneth Elvebakk, Documentary, Finland 2010, 58′, Lesbian
A group of women in drag organizes some musical happenings. The result is highly intriguing.
{Discussion with Konstantina Kosmidou (Member of Board of the Lesbian & Gay Community of Greece Mission) follows}
22:00
Bunny, Nico Stagias, Short/Fiction, Canada, 2011, 11′, Gay Aging
The shared life of aging partners and problems we would rather forget.
The Queen has no Crown, Tomer Heymann, Documentary, Israel, 2011, 85′, Gay
Documentary about the director’s family, the tensions and acceptance of his homosexuality.
{Q&A with the director Tomer Heymann follows}
 WEDNESDAY 19/09/12
18:00
Bunny, Nico Stagias, Short/Fiction, Canada, 2011, 11′, Gay Aging
The shared life of aging partners and problems we would rather forget.
The Queen has no Crown, Tomer Heymann, Documentary, Israel, 2011, 85′, Gay
Documentary about the director’s family, the tensions and acceptance of his homosexuality.
{Q&A with the director Tomer Heymann follows}
20:00
Daddy’s Big Girl, Reid Waterer, Short/Fiction, 2009, 17′, Gay-Paternity
The story of a daughter comfortable with her father’s homosexuality.
Cold Shower, Orsi Nagypal, Short/Fiction, Hungary 2010, 14′, Gay-Racism
The case of a gypsy student that is bullied, yet has an admirer in one of his classmates.
Somewhere Not Here, Ayumi Nakagawa, Documentary, Japan, 2010, 64′, Gay
The life for gay people in the rural areas of Japan is far from easy. However, this is not the case for the big city centers
{Discussion with Nikolas Hatzitrifon (Head of the Partnership for Gender Issues Sympraxi) follows}
22:00
United in Anger: A history of ACT UP, Jim Hubbard, Documentary, USA, 2011, 92′, AIDS-HIV
An overview of the movement against AIDS and HIV in the USA, and the work of Act Up.
{Discussion with Ioannis Proios (Volunteer Coordinator of “Positive Voice†Association of People Living with HIV) follows}
THURSDAY 20/09/12
18:00
Under Pressure, Kate Lefoe, Short/Fiction, Australia, 2011, 6′, Lesbian
Under pressure, lesbian desire was unleashed, then put back in the closet.
Marcia’s Diary, Bernard Lira, Short/Documentary, Brazil, 2011, 20′, Transgender
The life of a transgender person, Marshia, domestically and in her work environment.
Not Quite the Taliban, Fadi Hindash, Documentary, Netherlands United Arab Emirates, 2008, 70′, Gay
A homosexual director reveals the bilingualism of rich Arabian people in the United Arab Emirates.
20:00
I don’t Want to Go Back Alone, Daniel Ribeiro, Ficton, Brazil, 2010, 17′, Gay Physical Disability
A blind boy tenderly approaching one of his classmates.
Love Is All You Need?, Kim Rocco Shields, Fiction, USA, 2010, 19′, Gay
In an imaginary society, where homosexuality is the established sexual orientation, a heterosexual student is at the end of her rope.
Warriors, Montse Pujantell, Documentary, Spain, 2010, 54′, Transgender
The gradual transformation of a male-to-female transgendered person.
{Discussion with Efkleia Panagiotidiou (G.A.Y) follows}
22:00
Down Here, Diogo Costa Amarante, Short/Fiction, Portugal – USA, 2011, 13′, Lesbian
Trying to understand her granddaughter, she visits gay bars, where she collapses, confesses and asks for sympathy.
Remember Me in Red, Hector Ceballos, Short/Fiction, USA, 2010, 15′, Transgender m-f
The funeral of a transgendered person becomes the pretext for the consideration of her acceptance while she was alive, versus her parents’ standpoint.
Oh, Wonderful Korea, Unzery, Short/Fiction, S.Korea, 2010, 18, Lesbian
Two women, including a foreigner, work in a factory in Korea. Through obstacles and fear about their social surroundings, they find a way of co-existence.
Drag Kings, Kenneth Elvebakk, Documentary, Finland 2010, 58′, Lesbian
A group of women in drag organizes some musical happenings. The result is highly intriguing.
FRIDAY 21/09/12
18:00
Daddy’s Big Girl, Reid Waterer, Short/Fiction, 2009, 17′, Gay-Paternity
The story of a daughter comfortable with her father’s homosexuality.
Cold Shower, Orsi Nagypal, Short/Fiction, Hungary 2010, 14′, Gay-Racism
The case of a gypsy student that is bullied, yet has an admirer in one of his classmates.
Somewhere Not Here, Ayumi Nakagawa, Documentary, Japan, 2010, 64′, Gay
The life for gay people in the rural areas of Japan is far from easy. However, this is not the case for the big city centers
{Discussion with Nana Ipsilou & Dimitra Gkogkou (HOMOphonia, Collectivity for Thessaloniki’s Pride) follows}
20:00
Under Pressure, Kate Lefoe, Short/Fiction, Australia, 2011, 6′, Lesbian
Under pressure, lesbian desire was unleashed, then put back in the closet.
Marcia’s Diary, Bernard Lucia, Short/Documentary, Brazil, 2011, 20′, Transgender
The life of a transgender person, Marshia, domestically and in her work environment.
Not Quite the Taliban, Fadi Hindash, Documentary, Netherlands United Arab Emirates, 2008, 70′, Gay
A homosexual director reveals the bilingualism of rich Arabian people in the United Arab Emirates.
{Discussion with Mahi Stavridou (Amnesty International Representative in Greece) follows}
22:00
I don’t Want to Go Back Alone, Daniel Ribeiro, Ficton, Brazil, 2010, 17′, Gay Physical Disability
A blind boy tenderly approaching one of his classmates.
Love Is All You Need?, Kim Rocco Shields, Fiction, USA, 2010, 19′, Gay
In an imaginary society, where homosexuality is the established sexual orientation, a heterosexual student is at the end of her rope.
Warriors, Montse Pujantell, Documentary, Spain, 2010, 54′, Transgender
The gradual transformation of a male-to-female transgendered person.
{Discussion with Efkleia Panagiotidiou (G.A.Y) follows}
SATURDAY 22/09/12
18:00
Down Here, Diogo Costa Amarante, Short/Fiction, Portugal – USA, 2011, 13′, Lesbian
Trying to understand her granddaughter, she visits gay bars, where she collapses, confesses and asks for sympathy.
Remember Me in Red, Hector Ceballos, Short/Fiction, USA, 2010, 15′, Transgender m-f
The funeral of a transgendered person becomes the pretext for the consideration of her acceptance while she was alive, versus her parents’ standpoint.
Oh, Wonderful Korea, Unzery, Short/Fiction, S.Korea, 2010, 18′, Lesbian
Two women, including a foreigner, work in a factory in Korea. Through obstacles and fear about their social surroundings, they find a way of co-existence.
Drag Kings, Kenneth Elvebakk, Documentary, Finland 2010, 58′, Lesbian
A group of women in drag organizes some musical happenings. The result is highly intriguing.
20:00
United in Anger: A history of ACT UP, Jim Hubbard, Documentary, USA, 2011, 92′, AIDS-HIV
An overview of the movement against AIDS and HIV in the USA, and the work of Act Up.
{Discussion with Ioannis Proios (Volunteer Coordinator of Positive Voice Association of People Living with HIV) follows}
22:00
These Two, Javier De La Torre, Short/Fiction, Spain 2011, 24′, Gay Genetic Sexual Attraction
The sensual attraction between two related men at a random meeting
31 December, Vakali Ioanna, Fiction, Greece, 2012, 6′, Transgender
A man overcomes his inhibitions concerning his transgenderness.
Gun Hill Road, Rashaad Ernesto Green, Fiction, USA, 2011, 88′, Transgender Teenaagers
Following his return from prison, Enrique is shocked at the prospect of his son becoming transgendered.
SUNDAY 23/09/12
18:00
You Can’t Curry Love, Reid Waterer, USA India-UK , 2010, 23′, Gay
Emotions, strength and reward. A look at the American and Indian societies.
I Am, Sonati Gullati, Documentary, India, 2011, 71′, Lesbian-Gay
The contemporary and traditional approach to lesbian and gay romance in India
{Discussion with Psychologist for Gender issues Dimitra Georgiadou}
20:00
These Two, Javier De La Torre, Short/Fiction, Spain 2011, 24′, Gay Genetic Sexual Attraction
The sensual attraction between two related men at a random meeting
31 December, Vakali Ioanna, Fiction, Greece, 2012, 6′, Transgender
A man overcomes his inhibitions concerning his transgenderness.
Gun Hill Road, Rashaad Ernesto Green, Fiction, USA, 2011, 88′, Transgender Teenaagers
Following his return from prison, Enrique is shocked at the prospect of his son becoming transgendered.
22:00
Announcement of the audience awards
Daddy’s Big Girl, Reid Waterer, Short/Fiction, 2009, 17′, Gay-Paternity
The story of a daughter comfortable with her father’s homosexuality.
Cold Shower, Orsi Nagypal, Short/Fiction, Hungary 2010, 14′, Gay-Racism
The case of a gypsy student that is bullied, yet has an admirer in one of his classmates.
Somewhere Not Here, Ayumi Nakagawa, Documentary, Japan, 2010, 64′, Gay
The life for gay people in the rural areas of Japan is far from easy. However, this is not the case for the big city centers
