This year’s festival includes highlights like Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Pain & Glory’, Sundance Grand Prize-winner ‘The Souvenir’, and Australian LGBTI films ‘Sequin in a Blue Room’ and ‘Suburban Wildlife’.
Director of trans drama ’52 Tuesdays’ Sophie Hyde returns with a new film, alongside international offerings like queer dramedy ‘Papi Chulo’ and the challenging, bizarre sci-fi ‘High Life’.
“The 2019 edition of MQFF is guaranteed to enthral whilst also casting a keen eye over LGBTIQ+ culture and its fascinating diversity,” said Program Director Spiro Economopoulos.
This year’s festival features over 120 films, including stars like Molly Shannon, Hugh Grant, Rupert Everett and Matt Smith, as well as local documentaries focused on The Coming Back Out Ball and trans elder Colleen Young.
“PSA. If you need a mom to attend your same-sex wedding because your biological mom won’t. Call me. I’m there. I’ll be your biggest fan. I’ll even bring the bubbles.”
“Our ten teaser films are just the tip of the iceberg for what will be a bumper festival for Sydney audiences come February.”
Be in with a chance to win one of 12 double passes – with a bonus single ticket on offer for one more lucky entrant.
This Australian documentary looks at boyband fandom, with one subject exploring how her obsession with a particular clean-cut crooner was directly linked to her coming out.
The line-up features 29 fabulous films from 12 countries, with 55 per cent of the program directed or co-directed by women.
If you’re already missing World Cup eye candy, ‘Mario’ will be the perfect pick-me-up.
