The 20th edition of one of the community's longest running film festivals, sharing once again 11 nights of an international array of narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and experimental media. Unless otherwise noted all screenings will take place at the Union Theatre. Full schedule and ticket information available at http://arts.uwm.edu/lgbtfilm. Email lgbtfilm@uwm.edu for more information.
UWM Union Theater
7pm
Beyond Hatred
(Au Dela de la Haine, Olivier Meyrou, France, in French with English subtitles, 35mm, 82 min., 2006)
Campus Co-Sponsor: UWM Festival of Films in French
Community Co-Presenters: Center Advocates & Anti-Violence Project
Winner - Teddy Award & Best Gay Documentary - Berlin Film Festival 2006
In this award-winning French documentary, a family reflects on the murder of their 29-year-old gay son and tries to move beyond hatred and revenge.
September 13 th , 2002. Three skinheads roam a park in Reims, France, determined to “do an Arab.” Instead they encounter Francois Chenu, a gay man. Refusing to be intimidated, Francois defends himself and calls them cowards. They beat him unconscious and throw his body into a nearby pond where he drowns. The gang, known to the police, is quickly caught. The film focuses on the aftermath of the crime: the trial; the family's efforts to cope with the loss of their beloved son and brother; the background of prejudice and neglect that characterizes the accused; and the Chenu family's remarkable dignity as they try to comprehend the circumstances that led to their irreparable loss.
