The art of cinema is a liberal zone but our
society is still stuck with moralities, responsibilities and censorship. Thanks
to the bold and real film-makers who keep pushing the envelope and deliver us
the right content. Here is a list of films based on LGBT (lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender) theme from all parts of the world:
Aligarh (2016)
One of the most awaiting movie will soon be
on the floors and has already made us all bowled with the bold subject of
homosexuality. Director Hansal Mehta is yet again ready to stun the audience
with his heart wrenching story of a homosexual professor marvelously played by
Manoj Bajpayee.
Recommended Read: http://filmynuts.blogspot.com/2016/01/aligarh-trailer-is-out-captivating-performance-by-manoj-bajpayee.html
Recommended Read: http://filmynuts.blogspot.com/2016/01/aligarh-trailer-is-out-captivating-performance-by-manoj-bajpayee.html
The story of the film is based on a real-life
incident of Aligarh Muslim University professor Shriniwas Ramchandra Siras who
was terminated from his services because he was gay. The mind boggling trailer
of the film forces you to rethink about the article 377 and it’s worthiness in
today’s time.
Margarita With A Straw (2014)
Margarita With A Straw is a Indian drama film
featuring Kalki Koechlin in the lead role. The film is directed by Shonali Bose
and portrays the struggle of a girl with cerebral palsy. Kalki plays the role
with much ease and acted beautifully. The film also reflects the part of sexuality
in a real and normal way. The film won many awards in various international
film festivals like Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
I Am (2010)
Director Onir comes with an idea of four
short films weaved in a one that makes the film I Am. It consists of real-life
stories and named as “Omar”, “Afia”, “Abhimanyu” and “Megha”. Although, there
are four stories, but the characters are interwoven to connect all of them into
one. Whereas, “Abhimanyu” portrays the subject of child abuse, “Omar” is based
on gay rights. The other two stories “Megha” and “Afia” depict the theme of
Kashmiri Pandits and sperm donation respectively. The film stars a huge star
cast including Rahul Bose, Juhi Chawla, Manisha Koirala, Nandita Das, Sanjay
Suri, Anurag Kashyap and Purab Kohli.
Angry Indian Goddesses (2015)
A lot of male buddy Bollywood films like ‘Dil
Chahta Hai’, ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’, and ‘Pyar Ka Punchnama’
made us laugh and cry in all these years. Moreover, with the release of ‘Angry
Indian Goddesses’ the ad line ‘Why Should boys have all the fun’ has become
true as the film is portraying seven Indian females on the big silver screen,
partying, talking, laughing, crying, sharing and much more. The women centric
drama film is directed by debutant Pan Nalin and has a lesbian relationship at
its core.
Also Read: http://filmynuts.blogspot.com/2015/12/movie-review-angry-indian-goddesses-at-last-a-female-buddy-film.html
Also Read: http://filmynuts.blogspot.com/2015/12/movie-review-angry-indian-goddesses-at-last-a-female-buddy-film.html
The Journey (Sancharram) (2004)
Sancharram is a 2004 Malayalam film directed
by Ligy J. Pullappally. The story of the film is based on a true story of two young
lesbian lovers in the Indian state of Kerala. The film portrays the characters
of Kiran (Suhasini V. Nair) and Deliah (Shruti Menon) in a very simple way
without any complexity. Also the beauty of Kerala, especially the rural part
takes us into the essence of love deeply.
Eastern Boys (2013)
Eastern Boys is a French film directed by Robin Campillo.
The film depicts a layered love-story and is a great piece of cinematic
experience. The story of the film portrays the illegal immigrants in Europe who
survive through criminal activities. Amidst, there is a gay love story of a
middle-aged man who develops a relationship with the young Marek, an illegal
Eastern European.
Dog Days (2016)
Chinese film Dog Days is yet another of its
type which looks at the world from an angle of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender (LGBT). The film is directed by Jordan Schiele and showcases the
more impacting issues of China, like scarcity and illicit adoptions.
Happy Together (1997)
Happy Together is a Hong Kong romantic film
based on a gay relationship in modern society. The story of the film portrays
the destructed lives of a gay couple who travel to Argentina trying to patch
their dying relationship. The film is directed by Wong Kar Wai and has all the
very things a movie-junkie desire – strong characters with a story filled with
love and emotions.
The Wedding Banquet (1993)
Director Ang Lee comes with a
Taiwanese-American film The Wedding Banquet, which is also the first of the
three films that Ang Lee made featuring gay characters. The story of the film
is based on a gay Taiwanese immigrant man who marries a Chinese woman to
appease his parents and hide his sexuality.
