LGBT+ FILM FESTIVAL POLAND 2026
The festival is starting tomorrow, I've had a chance to preview some of the this year offerings:
OBEN OHNE (WHERE YOU FIND ME)
Watchable. Visual effects like intentionally blurred sequences or mother and daughter reflected in each other's eyes repeatedly add a dreamy feel to the story of women choosing life without obligations. The drama tackles the dualism of life: professional duties and relationship responsibilities, days of discussing diseases or pregnancies and their terminations are juxtaposed with frivolous absent-mindedness of partying hard, steamy nights and daylight lazing on the beach (cold and cloudy - it's Germany). Infrequent but fabulous techno and trance of the club sequences and along the end credits form the sountrack. No court or legal advice scenes regarding the eponymous "oben ohne" ("topless") accusation - the misdemeanor charge remains on the margin. "I hate to be an adult", mentioned by a protagonist, should be the movie title.
Reviewed from the organizers' screener, cinematic reception might differ.
DANGLING CARROT
Recommended. Taylor Ghrist's movie (written, directed and acted, he's also one of two executive producers) is straight-people-friendly - all gay terms are explained in the conversation Taylor has with his two girlfriends in one of the first scenes. Search for love is relatable to all of us so you keep rooting for him as he seeks connection. The main difference between the straight world and the male gay reality is the predominance of sex in the latter, which is also discussed with the two girls. The film offers an unflinching look at contemporary dating. Gaslighting and other manipulative tactics are vividly brought home in the plot to manifest the selfishness of our times. From a romantic comedy to a shattering finale the movie craftily navigates dramatic genres. Top-notch performances and superb music backdrop ensure it's thoroughly entertaining, engaging and doesn't feel heavy even for a minute.
Reviewed from the organizers' screener, cinematic reception might differ.
Also Palestinian singer Bashar Murad is going to perform in Poland for the first time as part of the festival. Here comes a sample of his music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0p78w_BpKw&list=RDx0p78w_BpKw&start_radio=1
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