June Movie Nights: "Love Transcends" (LGBTQ CINEMA)
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Tuesday June 3rd @ 6:45pm
Love Songs Synopsis: Julie's boyfriend Ismaël lives with her; rather than worry about the time he spends with his colleague Alice, Julie invites Alice to join them. The three walk the streets of Paris, party, read, and sleep together. Sometimes it's lighthearted, sometimes there are jealousies. Then death strikes. In various ways, those left come to terms with the departure and absence of a loved one: showing concern, eating together, attempting new relationships, trying to "be there" for the other. Then, the spirit returns and new commitments are possible. The romantic elements of musical comedy play in contrast to the ambivalence of the lyrics and the story. Directed by Christophe Honoré Released in 2007 Starring Louis Garrel, Ludivine Sagnier, Gregoire Leprince-Ringuet 100 min. | In French with English Subtitles |
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Tuesday June 10th @ 6:45pm
The Page Turner Synopsis: The girl Mélanie Prouvost is the beloved daughter of the butchers Mrs. Prouvost and Mr. Prouvost. She is an aspirant pianist and her parents make her application to the Conservatory. During the entrance exam, she begins with a great performance but she is distracted by one member of the admittance board, Ariane, and she fails. Years later, Mélanie is a teenager that has just finished high-school and she is accepted as intern of the law firm owned by the prominent lawyer Mr. Fouchécourt. Mélanie overhears that he needs someone to take care of his son Tristan and she offers to the position. She needs to travel to another town and when she arrives at the manor, she is welcomed by Ariane, who is the wife of Mr. Fouchécourt. She does not recognize Mélanie and soon she becomes Ariane's page turner, in the beginning of her carefully planned revenge against the woman that destroyed her dreams. Directed by Denis Dercourt Released in 2006 Starring Cathrine Frot, Deborah François, Pascal Greggory 85 min. | In French with English Subtitles |
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Tuesday June 17th @ 6:45pm
Just A Question Of Love Synopsis: After his gay cousin dies from hepatitis, young Laurent, who lives with his best friend Carole, falls in love with Cedric, a plant scientist. He's afraid to inform his conservative parents that he is gay. Directed by Christian Faure Released in 2000 Starring Cyrille Thouvenin, Stephan Guerin-Thillié 88 min. | In French with English Subtitles |
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Tuesday June 24th @ 6:45pm
Laurence Anyways Synopsis: The movie highlights ten years in the life of a literature teacher named Laurence who transforms himself into a woman after years of concealing his feelings. Her tremulous relationship with her family is further complicated by revealing herself to them while she struggles to find comfort with her significant other Frédérique. Though others may not initially accept or understand Laurence in her true form, those who knew her before her transformation still know her as Laurence, anyways. Directed by Xavier Dolan Released in 2012 Starring Melvil Poupaud, Suzanne Clément, Nathalie Baye 168 min. | In French with English Subtitles |