Published by Berlin

Feb 15, 2018

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Controversial New LGBTQ Film @ EFM/Berlinale 2018

With the European Film Market in Berlin right around the corner we have brand new LGBTQ titles that may interest you. Ranging from controversial erotic dramas to romances and reality dramas. These new titles highlight taboo fetishes, the realities of life, sexual preferences and struggles faced by those who are not afraid to be themselves.

*Meetings for LGBTQ films held on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 with Richard Ross in the Marriott Lobby at EFM

The Breeding

Drama; Thriller; LGBTQ

85 min.

The Breeding

Drama; Thriller; LGBTQ

83 min.

Synopsis:

From the producers of BWOY comes THE BREEDING, an erotic thriller about a young artist whose obsession with a taboo fetish leads to life-altering consequences.

The story centers on discontent, sex-positive queer cartoonist Thomas whose artistic inspiration comes from erotic escapades that are unbeknownst to his loving boyfriend Amadi.

A chance restroom encounter with a recently divorced financier named Lee leaves Thomas curious about exploring the taboo fetish of “race play.” But when the game gets too real, chilling actions are taken that will forever change the trajectory of these men’s lives.

*TEMP ART & TEASER

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THIRSTY

Biography; Drama; Musical; LGBTQ

97 min.

Thirsty

Biography; Drama; Music; LGBTQ

97 min.

Synopsis:

From a tender age, Scott Townsend’s life is ruled by his slippery gender. Growing up a girly-boy in the projects of Cambridge, MA, under the care of Doris, his dysfunctional single mom, Scott is prey to bullying and assault. Already a talented singer and performer, Scott grows up to be revered drag queen Thirsty Burlington and delights club-goers in Provincetown, MA with his spot-on impersonation of Cher. But even in this gay mecca, being Thirsty comes at a price. Inspired by events in Scott/Thirsty’s life, Thirsty is a true-life musical adventure as dramatic as it is entertaining.

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THE REVIVAL

Drama; LGBTQ

85 min.

The Revival

Drama; LGBT, LGBTQ

85 min.

Synopsis:

Eli begins preaching hoping to open the minds of the congregation, but his plans are derailed when he strikes up a relationship with a drifter. Tensions soon come to a head, leading to a revival that will shake this small town to its core.