As I Was Looking Above, I Could See Myself Underneath
As I Was Looking Above, I Could See Myself Underneath
Saturday, 10.12.2022 |
18:00
Top Kino Saal 1

Rahlgasse 1 (corner of Theobaldgasse)
1060 Vienna

G-rated

Synopsis

This is the story of seven LGBTQIA+ people living in Kosovo, coming from different backgrounds and generations. In their own words, using their real names, voices, and faces, Megi, Semi, Edon, Qerkica, Mustafa, Blendi, and Linda share their journey of discovering their queerness and tell of their lives in an environment of non-acceptance and exclusion. The film is about hopes and dreams, loss and defeat, and the meaning of home. It reveals intimate stories of the protagonists who are in an endless pursuit of a safe place.

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Film-Stills

Overview

Topics
gender shift // equal rights
Competitions
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Austrian-Premiere

Supporting programme

Followed by: Discussion.

Cooperations

FRA
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