13th CINEVERSATIL: LGBTQIA+ Film Festival in Buenos Aires

 

Join the 13th CINEVERSATIL, an LGBTQIA+ Film Festival in Buenos Aires, as it spotlights the Pink Triangle through a selection of poignant films. Don’t miss this cultural event from July 14 to 17, 2023.

The 13th edition of CINEVERSATIL, the esteemed LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, is slated to grace Buenos Aires. This year’s festival casts a spotlight on the Pink Triangle, a symbol that stigmatized homosexual individuals during the Holocaust. The festival also delves into other totalitarian contexts that led to the persecution of the LGBTQIA+ community. This cultural event is essential for film aficionados and champions of diversity and inclusion.

A Festival with a Mission

CINEVERSATIL, having earned recognition as a Cultural Interest by the Municipality of Quilmes, is on a mission to establish itself as a film festival that exemplifies education, academic production, and cinematic activism concerning sexual and affective diversity, from Argentina to the world.

Event Schedule and Film Highlights

The festival is scheduled to take place from July 14 to July 17, 2023. The first two days, July 14 and 15, will be held at Microcine Centro Cultural Recoleta at 7 pm (Junín 1930 – CABA). The following two days, July 16 and 17, the festival will be available online through the international platform wahustreaming.com.

Friday, July 14, 7 pm at Microcine CC Recoleta:

• Welcome speech by José Alirio Peña Zerpa, director of CINEVERSATIL.
• Introductory words by Joel Kaplan, educator and trainer on the Holocaust and Pink Triangle.
• Screening of short films:
  1. “Butterflies in Berlin. Diary of a soul split in two” (Animation, Drama, Historical, Germany, 2019, 29 min 55 sec)
  2. “Kolya en pijamas de rayas” (Animation, Drama, Russia, 2021, 4 min 13 sec)
  3. “Tears come from above” (Fiction, Historical, Switzerland, 2023, 6 min 5 sec)
  4. “A mare” (Documentary, Historical, Italy, 2020, 6 min 6 sec)
  5. “Sonderkommando” (Fiction, Drama, Historical, Italy, 2015, 18 min 42 sec)
  6. “Frontera” (Fiction, Drama, Spain, 2021, 2 min 52 sec)
  7. “O rosa entre três vértices” (Video Art, Historical, Brazil, 2022, 14 min 6 sec)

July 14 to July 17, online at cineversatil.com:

• Free self-administered course (8 hours).

Making History Through Cinema

CINEVERSATIL is more than a film festival; it’s a movement that seeks to create bridges and foster understanding through cinema. By showcasing films that explore the history and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly during times of oppression, CINEVERSATIL is contributing to a more inclusive and empathetic society. The Pink Triangle, once a symbol of persecution, is now a symbol of pride and remembrance. Through these films, the festival encourages viewers to rethink, understand, and spread the concept of the Pink Triangle, allowing us to build an approach with DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) perspective that encompasses cultural and political aspects while valuing groundbreaking perspectives.

A Platform for Emerging and Established Filmmakers

CINEVERSATIL serves as a platform for both emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their work that revolves around sexual and affective diversity. The festival’s lineup includes a diverse range of films, from animations and documentaries to fictional dramas, each telling a unique story that contributes to the larger narrative of the LGBTQIA+ community’s history and experiences.

Engaging the Audience

The festival is not just about film screenings; it’s an immersive experience that engages the audience. With introductory speeches by experts and a free self-administered course available online, CINEVERSATIL is committed to educating and raising awareness about the historical significance and contemporary issues faced by the LGBTQIA+ community.

Don’t Miss Out

Mark your calendars for July 14 to 17, 2023, and be a part of this momentous event. Whether you attend in person at the Microcine Centro Cultural Recoleta or join the festival online through wahustreaming.com, CINEVERSATIL is an event that promises to enlighten, educate, and inspire.

Join CINEVERSATIL in celebrating diversity through the power of cinema and be a part of the change towards a more inclusive world.

 

Source: Radio Power Strike with Latitud Gay