This February, the Torch Theatre is thrilled to celebrate LGBT+ History Month with a special selection of films that honour and explore the diverse stories, history, and culture of the LGBT+ community. Through the power of cinema, the Torch Theatre invites you to join them in recognising and commemorating this significant month with three films at £5 per head and a further three 30-minute short films free.
The first film to appear on the Torch Theatre screen this evening (January 31) to celebrate LGBT+ History Month is Queer (18) based in 1950s Mexico City. William Lee, an American ex-pat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
Queer will be screened on three occasions at the Torch on Friday 31 January at 5pm, Saturday 1 February at 7.15pm and Sunday 2 February at 7.40pm with tickets at £5.
The second film, a documentary, shown on Sunday 9 February at 7.15pm is India's 1st Best Trans Model Agency (15). This emotionally charged journey, filmed over seven years, follows the extraordinary story of Rudrani Chettri and her friends from baby blessings, red light districts and dazzling Hindu festivals to the glamorous world of photoshoots, designers, hair and make-up, lights and electrifying action.
Discover the trans – Hijra community of Delhi as they set about creating India’s first ever trans modelling agency and an extravagant, paradigm-shifting, catwalk event.
And the third film in the LGBT+ History Month Film Series, in partnership with Pembrokeshire Pride, here at the Torch is Carol (15) and will be screened on Friday 28 February at 7.30pm. When Carol walks into a New York City department store and meets Therese and unlikely friendship sparks. Carol is an elegant socialite going through a bitter divorce while Therese is just starting out in life; unsure of who she wants to be. Mesmerised by each other, they face a choice: deny their hearts desires or defy society’s conventions but in doing so, risk life as they know it.
Also on Friday 28 February, prior to the screening of Carol, the Torch will screen three short films for free showcasing a powerful celebration of lesbian experiences through the art of film directed by the talented Eleanor Capaldi, all created in Glasgow with majority women and LGBTQ+ casts and crews.
Each short film beautifully represents both gender and sexuality, highlighting diverse aspects of the lesbian experience.
The first is Bookmarks where a woman finds herself trapped in a time loop in the museum, but an LGBT exhibition may be her way out. Supported by Screen Scotland, Bookmarks is longlisted for the 225 Excellence in Female Direction award, nominated at the Iris Prize, Northampton Film Festival, image+nation Montreal. Safflicks, "Filmmaker to Watch" Rianne Pictures).
Fizzing is the second free short film - a coming of age drama in which gender non -conforming teen Erin has to navigate her Mum's objections to telling her Gran she's gay, and the third and final short free film is Glue where two exes meet up for the first time in a while with conflicting motivations.
Tickets for the three films - Queer, India's 1st Best Trans Model Agency and Carol at the Torch Theatre are on sale now and can be purchased at the Torch Theatre Box Office on01646 695267 or visit torchtheatre.co.uk.
LGBT+ History Month Celebrations at the Torch
This February, the Torch Theatre is thrilled to celebrate LGBT+ History Month with a special selection of films that honour and explore the diverse stories, history, and culture of the LGBT+ community. Through the power of cinema, the Torch Theatre invites you to join them in recognising and commemorating this significant month with three films at £5 per head and a further three 30-minute short films free.
The first film to appear on the Torch Theatre screen this evening (January 31) to celebrate LGBT+ History Month is Queer (18) based in 1950s Mexico City. William Lee, an American ex-pat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
Queer will be screened on three occasions at the Torch on Friday 31 January at 5pm, Saturday 1 February at 7.15pm and Sunday 2 February at 7.40pm with tickets at £5.
The second film, a documentary, shown on Sunday 9 February at 7.15pm is India's 1st Best Trans Model Agency (15). This emotionally charged journey, filmed over seven years, follows the extraordinary story of Rudrani Chettri and her friends from baby blessings, red light districts and dazzling Hindu festivals to the glamorous world of photoshoots, designers, hair and make-up, lights and electrifying action.
Discover the trans – Hijra community of Delhi as they set about creating India’s first ever trans modelling agency and an extravagant, paradigm-shifting, catwalk event.
And the third film in the LGBT+ History Month Film Series, in partnership with Pembrokeshire Pride, here at the Torch is Carol (15) and will be screened on Friday 28 February at 7.30pm. When Carol walks into a New York City department store and meets Therese and unlikely friendship sparks. Carol is an elegant socialite going through a bitter divorce while Therese is just starting out in life; unsure of who she wants to be. Mesmerised by each other, they face a choice: deny their hearts desires or defy society’s conventions but in doing so, risk life as they know it.
Also on Friday 28 February, prior to the screening of Carol, the Torch will screen three short films for free showcasing a powerful celebration of lesbian experiences through the art of film directed by the talented Eleanor Capaldi, all created in Glasgow with majority women and LGBTQ+ casts and crews.
Each short film beautifully represents both gender and sexuality, highlighting diverse aspects of the lesbian experience.
The first is Bookmarks where a woman finds herself trapped in a time loop in the museum, but an LGBT exhibition may be her way out. Supported by Screen Scotland, Bookmarks is longlisted for the 225 Excellence in Female Direction award, nominated at the Iris Prize, Northampton Film Festival, image+nation Montreal. Safflicks, "Filmmaker to Watch" Rianne Pictures).
Fizzing is the second free short film - a coming of age drama in which gender non -conforming teen Erin has to navigate her Mum's objections to telling her Gran she's gay, and the third and final short free film is Glue where two exes meet up for the first time in a while with conflicting motivations.
Tickets for the three films - Queer, India's 1st Best Trans Model Agency and Carol at the Torch Theatre are on sale now and can be purchased at the Torch Theatre Box Office on01646 695267 or visit torchtheatre.co.uk.