A beneficial documentary filmmaker Erik with his closeted attorneys boyfriend—one another fanatical chance takers that fueled because of the medicines and you can gender
An intimate portrait out of James Dean into cusp to become one another a actor and you may an outsider symbol. Devote the first 1950s and you may targeting Deans event due to the fact an appearing star during the La, the films surreal and you can dreamlike vignettes blend biographical and you can fictionalized aspects to present crucial minutes inside the short yet better lifestyle.
Manager Ira Sachs bravely personal screenplay was anchored from the Danish actor Thure Lindhardts riviting efficiency. Its several years-enough time relationships laid out by levels, lows, and you may impaired patterns, once the Erik cannot discuss boundaries as well as the self-esteem to be real in order to themselves.
Regarding movie director Negar Azarbayjani happens the original story motion picture off Iran to incorporate good transgender leading man. Rana, a traditional wife and you will mom, need to push a cab to repay the debt you to provides their husband for the jail. She registers the fresh new rich and you can rebellious Edi, who is desperately looking forward to a passport to exit the world, and you may attempts to help. However, upon discovereing Edi try transgender, a dangerous variety of conflicts develop.
2011: Montreal Community Movie Event (Jury Award for Ideal Movie), Frameline (Jury Prize, Ideal Element), Philadelphia QFest (Jury Prize, First time Movie director)