Wicked Queer 36
US PREMIERE
FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT
THROWBACK FROM
Queer Muslim Shorts
Saturday
Jul 25
@
4:00 pm
Wicked Queer 36
SHORT FILM PROGRAM
Queer Muslim Shorts
Saturday
,
Jul 25
@
4:00 pm
Wicked Queer 36
US PREMIERE
WORLD PREMIERE
FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT
Queer Muslim Shorts
Saturday
Jul 25
@
4:00 pm
Xerb.tv
With
in person.
Content warning:
The Queer Muslim Shorts Program is returning for the second year in a row, and it's more diverse than ever with films from six different countries! This year's program brings you stories about breaking barriers, seeking family acceptance, beautiful friendships, and unexpected connections! Are you ready for the flood of emotions?
Beyza BK
Programmer
Wicked Queer is proud to co-present this program with
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This short film program includes the following films:
Ayaneh
14
min
Content warning:
Set in Switzerland, our story follows Ayaneh, a young refugee from Afghanistan. One day at a public swimming pool she meets Anna and instantly feels attracted to her. As the relationship between the two women develops, Ayaneh is confronted with growing resistance from her religious family.
Directed by Nicolas Greinacher | 2019 | 14 min | Switzerland | English, Persian, Swiss German with English subtitles
DIRECTOR
Nicolas Greinacher
COUNTRY
Switzerland\t
LANGUAGE
English, Persian, Swiss German with English subtitles\t
Under The Blanket
15
min
Content warning:
Yankı is a 17 year old gay boy. He is under pressure because of his sexual orientation from the neighborhood and his mother. One day, his mom and a neighbor decide to solve this problem.
Directed by Kardelen Eren | 2019 | 15 min | Turkey | Turkish with English subtitles
DIRECTOR
Kardelen Eren
COUNTRY
Turkey\t
LANGUAGE
Turkish with English subtitles\t
Ubuntu
15
min
Content warning:
Ubuntu is a coming of age story that follows Hakeem & Darren, best friends and star athletes navigating through the nuances of high school. When pushed to face their collective fears in social settings, Hakeem and Darren realize that staying true to their authentic self and supporting one another is what matters the most.
Directed by Aqsa Altaf | 2019 | 15 min | United States | English
DIRECTOR
Aqsa Altaf
COUNTRY
United States\t
LANGUAGE
English\t
Chromophobia
7
min
Content warning:
A history of a homosexual guy since his existence, his different childhood, his different love, his path, the obstacles envisaged in society, the family and the law, and how he will manifest himself in the end to defend his life his freedom. __Viewer discretion advised.__
Directed by Bassem Ben Brahim | 2019 | 7 min | Tunisia
DIRECTOR
Bassem Ben Brahim
COUNTRY
Tunusia
LANGUAGE
N/A
Marco
22
min
Content warning:
Omar lives a lonely life in London. One evening he meets Marco, a Spanish student newly-arrived in town. As their night together progresses, the truth of Marco’s journey to London will change Omar forever.
Directed by Saleem Haddad | 2018 | 22 min | United Kingdom | Arabic, English with English subtitles
DIRECTOR
Saleem Haddad
COUNTRY
United Kindgom
LANGUAGE
Arabic, English with English subtitles\t
I Know Her
3
min
Content warning:
In the afterglow of a seemingly fated hookup, two women realize that perhaps they have a little too much in common.
Directed by Fawzia Mirza | 2019 | 3 min | United States | English
DIRECTOR
Fawzia Mirza
COUNTRY
United States
LANGUAGE
English
Skies are not just blue
25
min
Content warning:
Yara, A. and brothers Monib & Tariq claim their identities as Muslims from diverse backgrounds by negotiating a space in the LGBTQ+ community and reflecting on their personal beliefs and experiences.
Directed by Lysandre Cosse-Tremblay | 2018 | 25 min | Canada | English, Arabic, Persian with English subtitles
DIRECTOR
Lysandre Cosse-Tremblay
COUNTRY
Canada
LANGUAGE
English, Arabic, Persian with English subtitles
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