Join Stirchley Open Cinema and Journey Film for a cinematic double-screening followed by a filmmaker’s discussion to celebrate Pride.
About the event:
In this special Pride event we’re bringing together some of Birmingham’s brightest cinema communities to celebrate Pride month with an unmissable double-screening, followed by a local filmmaker discussion.
The chosen films are a celebration of queer culture, generally and in Birmingham.
About the films:
Fabulous Femininities
In ‘Fabulous Femininities’ Brum based filmmakers Slate and Mortar delved into the cabaret scene, discovering the importance of costume and community in their captivating feature-length documentary that offers an intimate glimpse into the lives and journeys of six extraordinary burlesque performers from across the United Kingdom – including Birmingham legend Dominus Von Vexo from House of Allure.
We’re more than excited to welcome the Fabulous Femininities director and contributors for a discussion about the film at a local restaurant, Verbena, after the screening. Get those questions ready.
(Documentary showing at Stirchley baths, 7:00pm. // Filmmakers discussion at Verbena, 10:15pm. Tickets)
All of us Strangers
The deeply moving ‘All of us Strangers’ is shaping up to be a modern classic of LGBTQIA+ cinema. This extraordinary film follows a screenwriter (Andrew Scott) drawn back to his childhood home, and follows his fledgling relationship with his downstairs neighbour (Paul Mescal, who also snapped up a ‘British Independent Film Award Best Supporting Performance’ award in this role.)
This film is a tender exploration of queer life, friendship and solidarity, touching on loneliness, the legacy of the AIDS crisis and the complexities of queer life in a gentle yet affecting tale. If you haven’t seen this unmissable film yet, this is your chance.
(Showing at Stirchley baths, 8:15pm. Tickets)
Who we are:
- Stirchley Open Cinema are a not-for-profit, volunteer-led group striving to bring community together through film. They screen monthly features as well as hosting family screenings and local pop-ups in and around Stirchley. https://www.stirchleycinema.co.uk/
- Journey Film Club are part of Birmingham LGBT, hosting regular screenings at the Birmingham LGBT Centre. https://blgbt.org/directory/journey-film-club/
- Slate and Mortar are an award-winning video production company based in Birmingham, who create video & films that inspire, captivate & attract audiences. https://www.slateandmortar.com/
- House of Allure, led by Dominus Von Vexo, are a burlesque, drag and cabaret collective producing innovative sell out shows and classes, focussed on uplifting and empowering the community. https://www.instagram.com/_houseofallure_/?hl=en
- Verbena is a neighbourhood restaurant in Stirchley with a focus on modern British food and a changing seasonal menu.
Book now. (Tickets are available for the whole event or for separate showings)