By Mikhail Saavedra
Toronto’s premier LGBT Film and Video Festival’s 19th features this time around over 200 films and videos from over 30 countries. Among all the parties, receptions and panel discussions there is a myriad of different perspectives and points of view. It will draw over 32,000 people to screenings and there is a very strong Canadian contingent this year.
Among the buzz worthy highlights Patrik, Age 1.5 by Ella Lemhagen, in essence a family drama that deftly blends both drama and humor and a twist; Baby Love (Comme les autres) by Vincent Garenq was an incredible hit in its native France, and deal s with adoption. If you have not caught on just yet this year’s festival is quite focuses on gay families, likely a good idea considering events south of the border.
There is also a strong contingent of women with Canada’s The Baby Formula by Alison Reid about two lesbians wanting a kid, but their own biological one with yet another twist; Benni Has 2 Mothers by Vivid Tjipura, it’s a South African movie that deals with the ins and outs of South Africa’s seemingly advanced social policy.
If you add to this a big focus on France, there are films for everyone’s taste!
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