Shorts: Ageing with Pleasure
Sept 20, 2024
3 PM
Location
International Village
Watch Online
Sept 21, 3 PM - Sept 24, 3 PM
119 min
Queer elders take destiny into their own hands in this collection of fresh stories featuring legendary drag queens, tantric healers, and intergenerational troublemakers. Sexy, profound, and deliciously unexpected, these short films demonstrate that age is only a number when it comes to living out loud.
All films in this program will also be available to watch online.
The Exchange
Amaia Yoldi
Spain
2024
14 min
Spanish
An ad for a second-hand pair of red stiletto boots leads to an unlikely connection and the fulfilment of a lifelong fantasy.
Rejoyce!
David Ledger
United Kingdom
2024
15 min
English
After the death of her husband, a vicar’s wife unearths the lesbian erotic novel she wrote in her youth and throws herself back into her old passion.
Longing In Me
Julian Wonn
Germany
2023
10 min
German, English
A pioneering queer performance artist explores her craving for physical and emotional touch, revealing insights into human connection and intimacy.
Manting
Shuyao Chen
China, United States
2023
15 min
Chinese
A Chinese woman reconnects with her first love. They wander the city all night, reminiscing about the past and contemplating their future.
Pill Nation
Bruno Tadeu
Brazil
2024
21 min
Portuguese
Against friendly advice to relax and rest, a gay activist who refuses to retire decides to open Brazil’s first LGBTQIA+ senior home.
The Yellow Sponge is the Dish Sponge
Michele Noble
United States
2024
16 min
English
What is the difference between the blue sponge and the yellow sponge? This question haunts Jason, who prefers not to concern himself with chores.
Sultana's Reign
Hadi Moussally
France, Jordan, Lebanon
2023
10 min
English
Palestinian drag queen, and artist Sultana of New York reflects on her journey, and the challenges of performing drag and staying true to herself