15–26
September
2021
In
cinemas
across
London
Features
Ryosuke Hashiguchi
Hush! is classic film in the history of Japanese LGBTQ+ cinema, questioning the traditional structures of family, home, and parenthood. Asako has always avoided meaningful relationships, but after a chance encounter with a gay man, Katsuhiro, she see...
Yu-Chieh Cheng
Mr. Lin is a tenant in the rooftop apartment owned by the elderly Mrs. Chou, who is suffering from late-stage diabetes. Lin helps tend to her daily needs and looks after her nine-year old grandson, the orphaned Yo-Yu. But when Yo-Yu’s uncle returns...
Queer East tours festival highlights to cities across the UK from October
Queer East hits the road for its UK tour. Following the success of its London edition this September, the festival will embark on a nationwide journey, bringing a selection of films to seven destinations: Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, ...
Guest and event details for Queer East 2021 panel discussions announced
Queer East Film Festival is excited to announce the details of this year’s panel discussions, in which audiences around the world will have the opportunity to join the conversation online. On 18th, 23rd and 25th September, there will be 3 online di...
Full programme announced for Queer East Film Festival 2021
Queer East Film Festival (15 - 26 September) is delighted to unveil its full programme centred on queer storytelling and activism from East and Southeast Asia. This year’s programme includes a selection of 37 features, short films and artists’ mo...
Dates and Locations
04 Dec – 10 Dec / Vimeo
08 Dec / Microsoft Teams
In December 2018, renowned documentary filmmaker and writer Mickey Chen (1967 - 2018) passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of social activist films and writings that challenged social norms. Focusing on LGBTQ+ stories in Taiwan, Chen gave disenfranchised communities the voice they needed. He documented significant milestones in Taiwan’s LGBTQ+ history, bringing to the big screen top...
Dates and Locations
09 Oct – 31 Dec / Various Locations
Queer East hits the road for its UK tour. Following the success of its London edition this September, the festival will embark on a nationwide journey, bringing a selection of films to seven destinations: Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Reading, Edinburgh, and Sheffield. The touring programme aims to showcase the best of East and Southeast Asian LGBTQ+ cinema to audiences across the U...
