Films for lesbians and those who love them

Featuring captivating documentaries, riveting shorts, steamy romances and even a touch of cheerleading, here are just some of the many electrifying films featuring lesbians at the 11th Queer Screen Film Fest.

American Parent

Thu 29 Aug, 7:00pm
Event Cinemas, George St
and
On Demand 2-8 Sep

A deeply relatable and human story of the everyday struggles of a lesbian couple raising a toddler, navigating lost jobs, potential eviction, and family conflict amidst the pressure cooker atmosphere of the pandemic.

Videoland

Fri 30 Aug, 6:30pm
Event Cinemas, George St

When video store clerk Hailey develops a crush on a customer, she embarks on a series of hapless misadventures while navigating her coming out. Spot homages to classic films and indulge in the nostalgia of growing up gay in the ‘90s with this sweet, funny lesbian coming-of-age series.

Backspot

Fri 30 Aug, 8:30pm
Event Cinemas, George St

After joining an elite cheer squad, Riley (Devery Jacobs) struggles to balance the pressures from her new coach (Evan Rachel Wood) with her own pursuit of perfection. With compelling performances and stunning displays of athleticism, Backspot is a welcome addition to the queer cheerleading canon.

All Shall Be Well

Sat 31 Aug, 6:30pm
Event Cinemas, George St

Filmmaker Ray Yeung (Twilight’s Kiss, MGFF21) delivers a powerfully restrained examination of grief in the face of inequality in this Berlinale Teddy Award winner. With a stirring central performance, Yeung has masterfully crafted a drama that is transfixing yet controlled.

Fragments of a Life Loved

Sun 1 Sep, 4:00pm
Event Cinemas, George St

Fragments of a Life Loved is a captivating and tender documentary that revisits the grand loves of Chloé. Through candid interviews and rich archives, Chloé intertwines past and present, inviting her ex-lovers to share their memories and unique, intimate explorations of love and self-discovery.

Sapphic Shorts

Sat 31 Aug, 4:20pm
Event Cinemas, George St
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On Demand 2-8 Sep

Exploring everything from the innocence of school girl crushes and the stirring of newfound feelings whilst abroad, to the breakdown of a long-term marriage and the tribulations of undergoing IVF during a pandemic, this package of films is equal parts humorous, heartbreaking and heartwarming.

Snapshots

On Demand 2-8 Sep

Runner-up in the Audience Award at the 2019 Mardi Gras Film Festival, Snapshots will transport you back to the 1960’s and a forbidden love affair between two married women. Playful, emotional and gripping, the story of Rose and Louise is easy to be swept away by.

Expecting

Thu 29 Aug, 7:00pm
Screens with American Parent
Event Cinemas, George St
and
On Demand 2-8 Sep

In the maternity ward, Céline awaits the arrival of her first child. It’s Jeanne, her pregnant partner, who will bring her into the world. At night, in the entrance hall of the hospital, she meets men who are waiting, like herself.