Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis very compelling documentary is the tale of Kim Byford, who at the age of 49 had decided that the time is finally right to complete her transition from female to male. It is a journey that was started when as a 13 year old girl she was constantly bullied and picked on by her … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesFull credit to the Australian TV Channel ABC ME for both their insight and judgement for producing this excellent children’s TV mini series FIRST DAY about a transgender girl’s first year of high school. Originally an award winning short film, it stars transgender actor Evie Macdonald as Hannah, who must face the challenges that … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesSince 2011, Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest rooted in London’s queer creative scene have showcased an eclectic mix of films, arts, and events celebrating LGBTIQA+ stories from around the world, welcoming everybody.It originally started as a community response to arts cuts carnage, and since then we’ve ‘expanded exponentially to become one of the most … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis second documentary from Austrian filmmakers Katharina Lampert and Cordula Thym with its most prefect title, tells the story of several people who fit somewhere along the genderqueer spectrum, but most of them are still undecided exactly where they want to be right now on this sliding scale. All of them were born as women but have chosen to … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesOne of the best received feature film debuts at the Cannes Film Festival was Belgian writer/director Lukas Dhont whose film Girl picked up both Caméra d’Or award, for best first feature film, as well as the Queer Palm. It is the transitioning story of teenage Lala (Victor Polster) who has always dreamed of being a ballerina … Continue reading