International Queer Film Festival “Merlinka" 2013 - Belgrade
The Festival aims at presenting films dealing with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, intersexual and queer issues. The official program will showcase short, documentary and feature films from all over the world. This year jury will present the best short film with Dorothy’s shoe award.
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- DirectorYariv MozerStarsYoav ReuveniYehuda Nahari HaleviYariv MozerTel Aviv, Summer 1989. Boaz, a beautiful and alluring linguistics student, receives anonymous, male-written love letters that undermine his sexual identity and interfere with his peaceful life with his beloved girlfriend.Tel Aviv, Summer 1989. Boaz, a beautiful and alluring linguistics student, receives anonymous, male written love letters,that undermines his sexual identity and interfere his peaceful life with his beloved girlfriend.
- DirectorAllan DebertonStarsJesuíta BarbosaVictor SousaMarta AuréliaSaturday, first day of vocation. Lucas and Felipe decide to go to the beach.Saturday, first day of vocation. Lucas and Felipe decide to go to the beach.
- DirectorMauricio López FernándezMaría (13) is an intersex girl (hermaphrodite) who is forced by her father to impersonate the Holly Virgin Mary at the procession of their town, because he thinks this is the only way she can "get fixed"María (13) is an intersex girl (hermaphrodite) who is forced by her father to impersonate the Holly Virgin Mary at the procession of their town, because he thinks this is the only way she can “get fixed”.
- DirectorDan Goldes'ub2' is a short documentary about the impact of pejorative language on HIV-positive gay men. Listings on gay dating sites increasingly specify that the poster is 'clean' or 'disease-free' and requests of his potential matches, 'u b 2'. Of course, people are free to specify anything that's important to them, but how does the choice of these words impact the positive men who read them? What image does it give of our community? Do words matter?Listings on gay dating web sites increasingly specify that the poster is “clean” or “disease-free” and requests of his potential matches, “ub2”. of course, people are free to specify anything that’s important to them, but how does the choice of these words impact the HIV+ men who read them? what image does it give of our community? do words matter?
- DirectorFilippo DemarchiStarsBeatrice DemarchiFilippo DemarchiSilverio DemarchiA son returns to his parents' home for one weekend to talk to them about his sentimental and sexual situation. A desire to be recognized, to be loved, and to create a sincere and true relationship.A son returns to his parents’ home for one weekend to talk to them about his sentimental and sexual situation. A desire to be recognized, to be loved, and to create a sincere and true relationship.
- DirectorJon GarañoJose Mari GoenagaStarsItziar AizpuruMariasun PagoagaJosé Ramón ArgoitiaWhere is the thin line that separates friendship from desire? After more than 50 years without seeing each other, two 70 years old women dare crossing the line.Axun, a 70 year old woman, is called from the hospital to take care of her daughter’s ex-husband, who was seriously injured in a car accident. To her suprise, the woman who takes care of the other patient in the same hospital room turns out to be Maite, her best friend when teenagers. They have not seen each other from more than 50 years. The hospital visits will show that the close relationship they had when teenagers is still alive. Their relationship was very special fifty years ago but nowadays the same feelings flourish. They have fun and enjoy each other’s company until Axun finds out that Maite is openly lesbian. Axun questions her own feelings abotu Maite. Was their relationship when teenagers more than freindship? There is the thin line that separates friendship from desire? Now that she is 70, does she dare crossing this thin line?
- DirectorJeffrey SchwarzStarsDivineMichael MustoMark PayneHow Divine, aka Harris Glenn Milstead, became John Waters' cinematic muse and an international drag icon.I Am Divine is the story of Divine, aka Harris Glenn Milstead, from his humble beginnings as an overweight, teased Baltimore youth to internationally recognized drag superstar through his collaboration with filmmaker John Waters. Spitting in the face of the status quos of body image, gender identity, sexuality, and preconceived notions of beauty, Divine was the ultimate outsider turned underground royalty. With a completely committed in-your-face style, he blurred the line between performer and personality, and revolutionized pop culture. I Am Divine is a definitive biographical portrait that charts the legendary icon’s rise to infamy and emotional complexities.
- DirectorJulie Bezerra MadsenOliver is trapped in his own body. He is born as a girl, but feels like a boy. Everything is wrong when he meets himself in the mirror. He hides his breasts and lowers his voice before he walks out the door. He asks: 'What do you think when you see me ?' The creation of a new identity has just begun.Oliver is trapped in his own body. He is born as a girl, but feels like a boy. Everything is wrong when he meets himself in the mirror. He hides his breasts and lowers his voice before he walks out the door. He asks: “What do you think when you see me ?” The creation of a new identity has just begun.
- DirectorJerry CarlssonStarsAnders DanielssonCharlie GustafssonDeirdre RossJoel has finally made up his mind, or so he thinks. Tonight he's going to tell his parents, but is this the right moment? How should he do it, and what should he say?Joel has finally made up his mind, or so he thinks. Tonight he’s going to tell his parents, but is this the right moment? How should he do it, and what should he say?
- DirectorConstance LévesqueStarsRemy LerouxThrough-out the first five months of his hormone reassignment therapy, Remy Leroux, a transsexual, takes us through his body to his mind, his gender and his identity.Through‐out the first five months of his hormone reassignment therapy, Rémy Leroux, a transsexual, takes us through his body to his mind, his gender and his identity.
- DirectorFawzia MirzaRyan LoganStarsMouzam MakkarFawzia MirzaAs a young girl, Fawzia Mirza fell under the spell of Bollywood heroines and their promise of love and feminine perfection. As an adult, she looks back and re-imagines the epic romance in the classic film Aradhana, in a queer light.As a young girl, Fawzia Mirza fell under the spell of Bollywood heroines and their promise of love and feminine perfection. As an adult, she looks back and reimagines the epic romance in the classic film Aradhana, in a new light.
- DirectorDiego Carvalho SáStarsMarcella ArnulfMaurício DestriHenrique LarréFragments of the approximation between two boys shows the naive curiosity of Celio for Dario, the assumption of Sofia by this approximation and the previous interest of Dario for Celio.Fragments of the approximation between two boys shows the naive curiosity of Celio for Dario, the assumption of Sofia by this approximation and the previous intereste of Dario for Celio.
- DirectorDaniele SartoriStarsLeonardo SantiniTommaso MinnitiEleonora BollaFrancesco, hurt by the discovery of his girlfriend's betrayal, is craving for meeting his contender. They both think to be strangers to each other, but they're wrong. In a desperate afternoon, the boy is going to face his pending issue with his antagonist, confessing anything he was tortured by to someone who is going to be more than a psychologist.Francesco, hurt by the discovery of his girlfriend’s betrayal, is craving for meeting his contender. They both think to be strangers to each other, but they’re wrong. In a desperate afternoon, the boy is going to face his pending issue with his antagonist, confessing anything he was tortured by to someone who is going to be more than a psychologist.
- DirectorCan CandanStarsMehmet Yilmaz AkYunus AlbayrakMehmet AslantugWhat happens when your child comes out to you? In this feature documentary, parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-gender individuals in Turkey intimately share their experiences with the viewer, as they redefine what it means to be parents, family, and activists in this conservative, homophobic, and trans-phobic society.“My Child” is a feature documentary about a very courageous and inspiring group of mothers and fathers in Turkey, who are parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-gender individuals. They have not only gone through the difficult path of accepting their children for who they are, but also have taken the next step to share their experiences with other LGBT families and the public. In “My Child” seven parents intimately share their experiences with the viewer, as they redefine what it means to be parents, family, and activists in this conservative, homophobic and trans-phobic society.
- DirectorZacharias MavroeidisStarsMichalis IkonomouKaterina MavrogiorgiKathrin SuckfielIasonas arrives in Athens starting his new ambitious career as "architects' guide". His group consists of international students of Architecture, finishing their ERASMUS in Thessaloniki. Soon Iasonas faces the contradicting wishes of the students who prefer a day-long coffee or a visit to a graveyard than a guide to the Acropolis. Meanwhile, he meets back with his once (more than just a) best friend Mirsini. Trapped between a friend who progressively sees him less and less as a friend and a group that sees him less and less as a guide, Iasonas will have to give an answer to his own personal questions regarding his sexuality, his career and his life in general.Iasonas arrives in Athens starting his new ambitious career as “architects’ guide”. His group consists of international students of Architecture, finishing their ERASMUS in Thessaloniki. Soon Iasonas faces the contradicting wishes of the students who prefer a day-long coffee or a visit to a graveyard than a guide to the Acropolis. Meanwhile, he meets back with his once (more than just a) best friend Mirsini. Trapped between a friend who progressively sees him less and less as a friend and a group that sees him less and less as a guide, Iasonas will have to give an answer to his own personal questions regarding his sexuality, his career and his life in general.
- DirectorSebastián MilóStarsHéctor MedinaReinier DíazOsvaldo DoimeadiósIn a boarding school, Raidel is witness to the abuse suffered by his schoolmate Randy.In a boarding school, Raidel is witness to the abuse suffered by his schoolmate Randy.
- DirectorVictor LindgrenStarsJana Bringlöv EkspongBjörn ElgerdNilrhuMikaela had a sex reassignment surgery . One night out she meets a guy who follows her home. The movie Undress me examines our perceptions of gender and how our identity can be formed by the perceptions of others.When transgender Mikaela meets a handsome guy in a bar who’s more than a little interested in her, they leave together – the start of a very interesting evening of exploration for each of them.
- DirectorDaan BolStraight With You is a documentary about eleven-year-old Melvin, who has a secret: he is not into girls. Although his family knows, he's afraid to tell his schoolmates, as he thinks they might start bullying him. What should he do when the coolest girl in his class sends him a love letter?Straight With You is a documentary about eleven-year-old Melvin, who has a secret: he is not into girls. Although his family knows, he’s afraid to tell his schoolmates, as he thinks they might start bullying him. What should he do when the coolest girl in his class sends him a love letter?
- DirectorJerry CarlssonAnette SidorStarsPierre TafvelinUrban EksvärdTwo truck drivers, Ronny and Micke, have a secret relationship. They meet up at rest areas along the road, where no one can see them. Both of them are longing for something more, but Ronny already has a family.Two truck drivers have a secret relationship. They meet up at a rest area along the road, both of the mare longing for something more. One single shot portays the men’s struggle to keep their relationship from falling apart, and at the same time their struggle to keep it invisible to others.
- DirectorJosé Manuel SilvestreStarsNerea VillagómezIgnacio YsasiChildren try to find their own identity in a narrow minded society.“Prints” is the story of many kids trying to find their own identity in a narrow minded society.
- DirectorFilippo DemarchiStarsAxel FernandezJohan LibéreauYanick CohadesEric is in love with Kevin, but his university classmates make fun of him. He decides to get revenge.Eric is in love with Kevin, but his university classmates make fun of him. He decides to get revenge.
- DirectorRosa von PraunheimStarsSergiu GrimalschiPeter KernMaster PatrickBerlin stories behind sex for money. Despised, stigmatised and suppressed to the fringe of society - this is the reality young, male prostitutes face in Berlin. Most of the hustlers are immigrants, a lot of them act out of necessity. Rosa von Praunheim acompanies the young adults at their work in bars, porn movie theatres and on the street. He shows their reasons, their stories and above all, their strong will to survive.
- DirectorGuy Lee ThysStarsCem AkkanatSimon Van BuytenGamze TazimIbrahim chooses to live with Kevin over marrying his cousin Elif.
- DirectorHikariStarsSachiko KatsumataMiho FujimaSonoe MizoguchiIn postwar Japan, Tsuyako, a factory worker and mother, must decide between duty and love, her family and her freedom.
- DirectorVincent Fitz-JimStarsBas de VriesEva OostersFrederik StuutA poetic coming-of-age story as a teenage boy explores love.
- DirectorAnthony SchattemanStarsEzra FieremansTim BogaertsMarijke PinoyThe son of a schlager singer wants to sing the song his own way.
- DirectorDenis McArdleStarsMichael T BatesSteve GunnAnn AhernBarry's Bespoke Bakery is a lavish wonderland of refined cakes, owned by the fastidious pâtissier, Barry, where everything has its place, except for his talented employee Brian.
- DirectorSimon Schultz von DratzigA documentary recorded at the 10th San Francisco trans*march 2013 and reflects parts of the discussions concerning the trans*- and LGBT-movement.
- DirectorLauren WolksteinStarsAnna Margaret HollymanCamille ClarisUlysse GrosjeanA 30-year-old American woman enters a teenage party in the South of France. Some of the guests wonder who she is and what she is doing there.
- DirectorKatarina PetersStarsDiane TorrThe worldwide stage appearances and workshops of the gender activist and performance artist Diane Torr, are legendary. For the past thirty years, the focus of this performance artist's work has been an exploration of the theoretical, artistic as well as the practical aspect of gender identity. Katarina Peters casted and observed a Berlin workshop taught by Diane Torr, in which a group of open-minded women came together to discover the secrets of masculinity. What makes a man a man and a woman a woman? Precisely when and where is gender identity formatted? How much is nature and how much nurture? Each of Torr's workshops represents an open-ended laboratory experiment in social behaviour in which the question is posed. The audience receives an intimate view into the lives of the participants before, during and after their transformation to newly found men
- DirectorBenjamin TeskeStarsSabin TambreaRonald NitschkeHedi KriegeskotteTo finally gain her father's acceptance, Leonie, a trans woman, decides to return masqueraded as a man to the world of her childhood: the funfair. Though even the old owner of the ghost train has something to hide.To finally gain her father’s acceptance, transsexual Leonie decides to return masqueraded as a man to the world of her childhood: the funfair. Though even the old owner of the ghost train has something to hide…
- DirectorAugie RoblesStarsRich GallardoEphraim LópezGeorge PerezA jogger in the park gets more than he bargained for when he encounters two handsome strangers.
- DirectorBryan DarlingStarsJason BrockScott CoxBrian JansenEric must choose whether to stay with his polyamorous boyfriend, Conrad, after Conrad decides to share his love with another man; when is love not enough?
- DirectorMasa Zia LenardicAnja WutejStarsMasa Zia LenardicAnja WutejA typical day in a typical life of a typical couple trying to communicate their way through their typical relationship.
- DirectorRafael AidarStarsJefferson BritoVictor MonteiroThaís OliveiraIn the outskirts of Sao Paulo, the young Leandro joins as a student in a new school. In the classroom, he meets Jefferson who introduces him to his new group of friends. As the days go by, the boys hit it off and grow more intimate until they decide to be together as a couple. Their relationship is at stake when Jefferson informs Leandro that he is HIV-positive. Facing the news, Leandro must decide whether they continue in this romantic relationship or not.
- DirectorDouglas HornStarsSophia TakalAmy SeimetzKaren ChamberlainIn this self-proclaimed anti-romantic comedy, yet offbeat love story of sorts, couple June and October are breaking up. Manipulative June feels her moral superiority justifies the breakup. A "confucked" October learns from seasoned waitress Billy-Jean, that revenge is a dish best served with pie. A sweet as pie short to be enjoyed by all.
- DirectorEisha MarjaraStarsSuzanna LenirNeil NapierAtif SiddiqiA stranger posing as a home buyer shows up at a suburban house that is up for sale. As the owner's wife gives a tour, the stranger recalls a memorable night when a fatal promise was made.
- DirectorCharlie DavidStarsBrent EverettColby JansenJohnny RapidA history of the gay porn industry, with four prolific on-camera performers interviewed about their work.
- DirectorGlenn GaylordStarsJamie-Lynn SiglerAlicia WittMaurice CompteA gay Brit living in New York is deprived of his immigration status and risks losing his family and life in the U.S. He marries his lesbian best friend to remain in the country and stay with his family, but things get complicated when he meets the love of his life and is forced to make an impossible choice.
- DirectorNimrod RinotTal and Yossi are exclusively dating for two months now. An afternoon hot sex interferes with their plans when Yossi's condom disappeared deep in Tal's ass. Now they must deal with an HIV test, a test Tal has never taken yet, and the lost condom that must be found. Nurse Nona comes their aid illuminates the situation in her own special way.Tal and Yossi are exclusively dating for two months now. An afternoon hot sex interferes with their plans when Yossi’s condom disappeared deep in Tal’s ass. Now they must deal with an HIV test, a test Tal has never taken yet, and the lost condom that must be found. Nurse Nona comes their aid illuminates the situation in her own special way.
- DirectorRoswitha HeerJolanda SuterLa Petite Mort (french for orgasm). Sensual encounters of Fruit and Vegetable. Sex among vitamin bombs. A vegan orgy in 7000 frames.La Petite Mort (french for orgasm). Sensual encounters of Fruit and Vegetable. Sex among vitamin bombs. A vegan orgy in 7000 frames.
- DirectorClarissa ReboucasStarsMarcos MiuraRonaldo SerruyaLigia YamagutiA smell can save memories of a lifetime... This is the story of Maria, the woman who watches her husband's body while recalls the many years of a loving relationship unconventional and finds comfort in the memories to overcome the loss.A smell can save memories of a lifetime… This is the story of Maria, the woman who watches her husband’s body while recalls the many years of a loving relationship unconventional and finds comfort in the memories to overcome the loss.
- DirectorMarco ZanoniStarsKarim KhomiakovStefan MascheckFabi is gay an thats fine. Whereas Benni says that the long nights together with Fabi are nothing else than the product of to much beer. Fabi is going to a party with Benni against his better know and it comes to a violent argument with Bennis friend Maik (Timocin Ziegler) about Fabis homosexuality. Benni has to make his choice between keeping his secret or defending Fabi against Maik.Fabi is gay an thats fine. Whereas Benni says that the long nights together with Fabi are nothing else than the product of to much beer. Fabi is going to a party with Benni against his better know and it comes to a violent argument with Bennis friend Maik (Timocin Ziegler) about Fabis homosexuality. Benni has to make his choice between keeping his secret or defending Fabi against Maik.
- DirectorItsik SayagStarsDotan KraousGuy Martin LahavMaria RabeskeySix horny and exhausted soldiers on guard duty during their week long reserve duty. Shai, a gay soldier is isolated from the group but, fantasizes about belonging and gazes at them yearningly. Har'el, straight, sensual and sexual, sees Shai as a sex object to unload his horniness.Six horny and exhausted soldiers on guard duty during their week long reserve duty. Shai, a gay soldier is isolated from the group but, fantasizes about belonging and gazes at them yearningly. Har’el, straight, sensual and sexual, sees Shai as a sex object to unload his horniness.
- DirectorMayté RichterSaturday night in a cocktailbar. The glasses clink, cool margaritas are served, everybody is relaxed, except for Rita: She is waiting nervously for her first blind date. And then it develops differently than expected.Six horny and exhausted soldiers on guard duty during their week long reserve duty. Shai, a gay soldier is isolated from the group but, fantasizes about belonging and gazes at them yearningly. Har’el, straight, sensual and sexual, sees Shai as a sex object to unload his horniness.
- DirectorPeter MarciasStarsSimeone LatiniThe film is set in Cagliari, Sardinia, in a fantasy world where the political leader has absolute power. In this fantasy world it can happen that a group of gays, lesbians and transgenders kidnaps the despotic leader and demands a ransom for his release. But can those who have lived in total hypocrisy, who have made lying the key to their success, ever really be sincere?
- DirectorChandler Lynn
- DirectorChristophe PredariStarsThomas CoumansAdrien DesbonsAntoine loves being close to Bruno. He loves his warmth. He needs it. But comes the time of detachment, when the body stops responding.
- DirectorLoong WahIn a night club disco bar, there is fabulous veteran Drag Queens Performer. At the same time, there will be many new young performers will be coming in to be a performers and a dancers. Are the fabulous veteran Drag Queens Performer, still has chances to continue as a performer in the night club disco bar. But at the same time, the fabulous veteran Drag Queens Performer will still found happiness.
- DirectorTeresa MartinoA love story between skaters is crossed by a family dispute. Everything is not always what it seems among adolescents, though ambiguous areas are naturally installed and enabled. Crossing traditional gender love is strong and familiar containment imperative.
- DirectorBoaz FosterYotam is a successful Israeli footballer that gets the chance of a life time- a chance to sign a contract with the Royal Madrid Football club. Yotam soon finds out that his ticket to glory comes in a heavy price. will he pay it?
- DirectorMikajlo RankovicSisterhood was created during a course for documentary film making at NYU. The film includes interviews with five trans-gender women working at a hair salon in the Bronx. The film is asking questions and exploring topics of working in that neighborhood and being trans-gender.