Queer Cinema in Japan.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Hughes, Kimberly
- Source
- Curve; Nov2009, Vol. 19 Issue 9, p15-15, 1p, 3 Color Photographs
- Subject
- GAY & lesbian film festivals
LGBTQ+ films
- Language
- ISSN
- 1087867X
The article discusses the highlights of the 2009 Tokyo International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival in Japan. A total of 32 films have been screened for the event, which has attracted lesbian politician Otsuji Kanako. It has shown the documentary "City of Borders" which describes a gaybar in Jerusalem where Palestinian and Israeli LGBT individuals go together to create a community. "Fukujusou (Pleasant's Eyes)," a silent film which screened with live narration and music, is one film that stood out in the said event.