International Queer Film Festival “Merlinka" 2011 - Belgrade
The Festival aims at presenting films dealing with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, intersexual and queer issues. The official program will showcase short, documentary and feature films from all over the world. This year jury will present the best short film with Dorothy’s shoe award.
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- DirectorAndrew HaighStarsTom CullenChris NewJonathan RaceAfter a drunken house party with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a gay club. Just before closing time he picks up Glen but what's expected to be just a one-night stand becomes something else, something special.After a drunken house party with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a gay club. Just before closing time he picks up Glen but what’s expected to be just a one-night stand becomes something else, something special.
- DirectorAlauda Ruiz de AzúaStarsKayla BrownBrandon CarlinoKenseyNot everything that happens on a school playground is play.Not everything that goes on at school is a game.
- DirectorMiguel LafuenteStarsPablo OlewskiDani GómezMiguel Jiménez RamosA young couple needs some place to have intimacy, so they use Arturo's grandmother place when she is not there, but Carlos has a problem: he can't do 'it' in front of the pictures of dead relatives. His boyfriend makes fun of him, but some months later he is the one who feels the picture's gaze.A young couple needs some place to have intimacy, so they use Arturo’s grandmother place when she is not there; but Carlos has a problem: he can’t do it in front of the pictures of dead relatives. His boyfriends makes fun of him, but some months later he is the one who feels the pictures’ gaze.
- DirectorClark NikolaiStarsBarbara EbbisonTrevor McLainClark NikolaiA man sings in the shower and has a daydream that his life is an opera. His singing conjures up both a satyr and the moon who gives him questionable advice on romance.A man sings in the shower and has a daydream that his life is an opera. His singing conjures up both a satyr and the moon who gives him questionable advice on romance. Set to the music of Rossini with new inspired from several sources.
- DirectorChristoph ScheermannStarsJan AndreesenBartholomew SammutTim and Julian are deeply in love but the gay couple can't have sex with each other.Can love rescue what sex destroys?
Tim and Julian are deeply in love but the gay couple can’t have sex with each other. When you can’t sexually satisfy the person you love is this enough reason to quit a long relationship? We give the answer! On a weekend trip to the sea the queer boys want to spend some time together away from the pulsating city of Berlin where they live. This trip ends with two cakes in the sand. What, if two people love each other but can’t live with each other? - DirectorVisar KrushaStarsShpend XaniArben ZharkuFlamuri, a man in his thirties lives a routine life and tries to integrate into Kosovan society, which is not easy, because most people have a very conservative attitude towards his homosexual orientation. One day he decides to break his routine with something spectacular.Flamuri, a man in his thirties lives a routine life and tries to integrate into Kosovan society, which is not easy, because most people have a very conservative attitude towards his homosexual orientation. One day he decides to break his routine with something spectacular.
- DirectorKeith HartmanStarsJoanne McGeeCarol GoansStewart CarricoA fish-out-of-water comedy about a conservative Southern mom who discovers that her only son is gay. Determined that he won't go through life alone, she sets out to find him a husband.A comedy about a conservative Southern mom who discovers that her only son is gay. Determined that he won’t go through life alone, she sets out to find him a husband.
- DirectorScott BoswellStarsAdam PerezRaphael BarkerTravis RomoIn this verité-style drama, Anthony, a newcomer to San Francisco, attempts to come to terms with his abusive ex-lover when he strikes up an unlikely friendship with a street hustler.Anthony, an eager small-town newcomer to San Francisco who is dealing with an abusive ex-lover, strikes up an unlikely friendship with Gavin, an underaged runaway and homeless street hustler who has a turbulent history of his own.
- DirectorJ.T. TepnapaStarsRichard HarmonGenevieve BuechnerCharlie DavidA quirk in time and space gives a failed filmmaker the chance to reshape his destiny when he visits his peculiar alma mater.Film festival judge Zachary Wellsʼ handsome one night stand turns out to be a student competing for a scholarship Zach must award. Mysteriously, Danny Reyesʼ entry has the same title as Zach’s film that won the festival years before.
- DirectorNikola LjucaStarsDjordje MarkovicNeda NikolicMilos TimotijevicBranko lives with his girlfriend and they work together in a supermarket. His friend and colleague Mare, seems to be much more than that. But, will Branko leave his girlfriend for Mare?
- DirectorPascal-Alex VincentStarsMarie-Christine DarahJulien BouanichChloé BerthierPanic in the orphanage! The children are mysteriously falling ill and Candy Boy, the most valiant of the orphans, investigates. But the arrival of a new boarder complicates our hero's inquiries.Panic in the orphanage! The children are mysteriously falling ill and Candy Boy, the most valiant of the orphans, investigates. But the arrival of a new orphan complicates our hero’s inquiries.
- DirectorJuanma CarrilloStarsDomingo FernándezRichard GarcíaTwo men are at lunch to have fast sex in the car, out of the city.Two men are at lunchtime to have fast sex in the car, out of the city.
- DirectorPierre StefanosStarsPaul CaiolaBret ShufordTom GualtieriThe film 'Bedfellows,' told in the style of an old children's fairy tale but set against the modern-day backdrop of New York City, follows the adventure of 20-something Bobby as he returns to the gay bar where he got his heart broken for the first time. Upon meeting and spending the night with an attractive stranger named Jonathan, Bobby dreams about what a lifetime relationship with him could be like. The dream takes us on a thirty year journey of ups and downs in life and love. But what will happen when Bobby wakes up to reality in the morning?Narrated in the style of an old children’s fairy tale but set against the modern-day backdrop of New York City, follows the adventure of 20-something Bobby as he returns to the gay bar where he got his heart broken for the first time. Upon meeting and spending the night with an attractive stranger named Jonathan, Bobby dreams about what a lifetime relationship with him could be like. The dream takes us on a thirty year journey of ups and downs in life and love. But what will happen when Bobby wakes up to reality in the morning?
- DirectorRebecca ThomsonStarsAnna KiddRose MastroianniPhillipa TyrrellA melodic massacre featuring a young love struck lesbian couple, two bigoted old ladies, a postman delivering death and a chorus line of fabulous feathered flesh eating zombies.A melodic massacre featuring two bigoted old ladies, a couple of love-struck lesbians and a chorus line of gruesome glittering zombies.
- DirectorJulio MartíNacho RuipérezStarsIrene FerrandoTerele PávezJack TaylorA rainy night, Ursula crosses a lush forest. Stops before the gate of an old cemetery and break the chains that keep her from entering. In his right hand holds a shovel, on the left, a heavy suitcase.A rainy night, Ursula crosses a lush forest. Stops before the gate of an old cemetery and break the chains that keep her from entering. In his right hand holds a shovel, on the left, a heavy suitcase.
- DirectorLaura TerrusoStarsTeresa HuiSara Jane StonerA street flyer leads to a surprising discovery.A street flyer leads to a surprising discovery.
- DirectorAaron ChanStarsMichael GermantSarah HarlowPascal BelangerAfter coming out to his parents and wanting to be 'normal', Jason takes what he believes to be a cure for being gay.After coming out to his parents and wanting to change, teenage Jason takes what he believes to be a cure for being gay.
- DirectorChristoph ScheermannStarsBarbara HarnischChristoph ReicheHeike SchroetterPetra and Kerstin - two women in their 40's - are sitting at the therapist when the light goes off. The therapist leaves. The ladies stay. They came to let off some steam. So they do. Alone in the dark and in a quite un-therapeutical way.Two women – in the prime of their lives – are sitting on the therapist’s couch. When the lights go off. What the therapist tries for months, is achieved by a sudden incident in the dark.
- DirectorDavid WeissmanBill WeberStarsEd WolfDaniel GoldsteinGuy ClarkA deep and reflective look at the arrival and impact of AIDS in San Francisco and how individuals rose to the occasion during the first years of this unimaginable crisis.We Were Here is the first documentary to take a deep and reflective look back at the arrival and impact of AIDS in San Francisco. It explores how the City’s inhabitants were affected by, and how they responded to, that calamitous epidemic. Though a San Francisco-based story, We Were Here extends beyond San Francisco and beyond AIDS itself. It speaks to our capacity as individuals to rise to the occasion, and to the incredible power of a community coming together with love, compassion, and determination.
- DirectorRashaad Ernesto GreenStarsEsai MoralesRobert SalzmanTy JonesAn ex-con returns home to the Bronx after three years in prison to discover his wife estranged and his child exploring a gender transformation that will test the fragile bonds of their family.An ex-con returns home to the Bronx after three year in prison to discover his wife estranged and his teenage son exploring a sexual transformation that will put the fragile bonds of their family to the test.
- DirectorRobbie NorrisPeter O'LearyKai OrionStarsPeter O'LearyKai OrionTwo friends eat mushrooms and talk about an STD.Junk is a subtle, melancholic portrait of a confused companionship in its dying moments. Jack and Tat live on the streets and move from place to place looking for fun and money. Under pressure from Jack, Tat returns to his home town in search of cash. Having not seen his family for a long time, he is forced to face the misery of his past. But with Jack losing interest in him and his hurtful behaviour testing the limits of Tat’s patience and love, he has no other choice. As Jack’s behaviour becomes more dangerous, Tat makes one last ditch attempt to bring a sense of stability to their lives, with sad and frustrating consequences.
- DirectorAlexander SiqueiraStarsJholl BauerKyel LimaLuiza RossiA bullied teen has an unexpected encounter with his oppressor.Teenager Ivo is constantly bullied by Sandro, his high school classmate. Their troubled relationship seems irreconcilable until an unexpected encounter changes everything.
- DirectorEddie TaperoStarsSharon AlexanderOshri SaharYedidya VitalGur and Yuval will stop at nothing to make enough money for a fresh start in Berlin. As they approach their goal, the tension is growing between them until an unexpected event causes Gur to question both their plan and their relationship.Gur and Yuval will stop at nothing to make enough money for a fresh start in Berlin. As they approach their goal, the tension is growing between the two, until an unexpected event causes Gur to question both their plan and their relationship.
- DirectorAndré GaumondStarsSébastien HuberdeauElisabeth LocasSteve PilarezikA psychologist, Sebastien Huberdeau, pushes a young boy to tell why he wanted to commit suicide. What he discovers will go beyond his expectations. This film invites people to open up and share their suffering. This remarkable performance with good actors will raise your awareness and touch you.A psychologist, Sebastien Huberdeau, pushes a young boy to tell why he wanted to commit suicide. What he discovers will go beyond his expectations.
- DirectorGrant SciclunaStarsLuke MullinsMartin SharpeTwo young men - one sighted, one blind - see the world and their bodies in different ways. Unexpectedly, they find a connection beyond the visual in the collision of taste, touch and sound. The connection is sensual, and within it they each find something new.Two young men –one sighted, one blind – see the world and their bodies in different ways. Unexpectedly, they find a connection beyond the visual in the collision of taste, touch and sound. The connection is sensual, and within it they each find something new.
- DirectorMark PariselliStarsMatthew ArmetAndrew HollandCole J. AlvisThree teenage boys idealize and fantasize about an older teenage football player until they witness his death.Three teenage boys idealize and fantasize about an older teenage football player in a humorous and dark coming of age film dealing with sexual awakening, friendship and death.
- DirectorJosh LevyStarsRobin CollinsScott Thompson4 Pounds is the story of an actor who, over the course of four life changing weeks, focuses his considerable will to the goal of losing some weight. Though the people in his life try to dissuade him from his ruinous path, he ignores them in his headlong rush towards self destruction.4 Pounds is the story of an actor who, over the course of four life changing weeks, focuses his considerable will to the goal of losing some weight. Though the people in his life try to dissuade him from his ruinous path, he ignores them in his headlong rush towards self destruction.
- DirectorJosh LevyStarsScott ThompsonMike TakacsAnup MoharA gay man's nightmare about aging. Constantly dancing between reality and fantasy, this fever dream has the punch of a heart attack and the heart of a punch.52 probes one man’s greatest nightmare: getting old.
- DirectorCyra K. PolizziChristopher WeiherStarsAaron BenhamTrena PensonTony LageThe best way to tell your parents that you’re gay is through song.
- DirectorLogan MuchaStarsSergey YeninNicolai AlekseevRobert BiedronYoung Sergey is an openly gay activist in Belarus and has endured violence from police and skinheads. When his boyfriend is shot on the border he begins his fight for gay equality. Preparing for a defiant stand on the streets of the nation's capital Minsk, Sergey and a few brave activists brace to show their PRIDE against the last dictatorship in Europe.Young Sergey is an openly gay activist in Belarus and has endured violence from police and skinheads. When his boyfriend is shot on the border he begins his fight for gay equality. Preparing for a defiant stand on the streets of the nation’s capital Minsk, Sergey and a few brave activists brace to show their PRIDE against the last dictatorship in Europe.
- DirectorBeate KunathStarsMartina HesseMaria MägdefrauPetra is a film maker. Inspired by the death of her Grandmother Magdalena, the talks with Magdalenas live partner Gertrud, as well as an old suitcase of Magdalena, she writes a poem. To keep her memories of Magdalena and Gertrud alive and to prevent them from fading, she makes a film with the poem in it.
- DirectorIyar DyomanSivan LevyStarsSivan LevyNoa BarkaiA forbidden love story between a student and a teacher, Inka and Lea, during the 1940's in Israel. The two pass days and nights at Lea's house, sinking slowly into their inner world. As time goes by, Inka yearns to push all boundries while Lea's fears from being revealed begin to float.A forbidden love story between a student and a teacher, Inka and Lea, during the 1940′s in Israel. The two pass days and nights at Lea’s house, sinking slowly into their inner world. As time goes by, Inka yearns to push all boundaries while Lea’s fears from being revealed begin to float.
- DirectorOlaf Gonzalez SchneeweissStarsIsabel CarmonaEstela MartínezSara VallésAfter Empar’s accident, her wife, Maribel, meets Alicia at the hospital. Maribel figures out that Alicia is Empar’s lover. Now Maribel needs to make a decision or let others continue “double-parked”.
- DirectorPatricia GalucciVictor NascimentoStarsInah de CarvalhoBia PaganiniSofia SampaioIrene is a secluded old woman disturbed by her granddaughter's visit.Irene is a secluded old woman who lives in a house in the countryside. When her granddaughter shows for an unexpected visit, along with a new friend, Irene’s isolation is disturbed and she starts to unveil feelings she thought were forgotten.
- DirectorBetsy KalinStarsIvy BottiniMarie CartierAngie EvansWhy are lesbians the biggest consumers of wallet chains in the country? Chained! is a fun, humorous romp through the lives of these quirky lesbians who define themselves by their chains.Why are lesbians the biggest consumers of wallet chains in the country? Chained! is a fun, humorous romp through the lives of these quirky lesbians who define themselves by their chains.
- DirectorStefano ConsiglioStarsLuca ZingarettiFrom France to Spain, from south to north Italy, alternate homosexual love stories, harnessed in social prejudices, attached to a vital idea of freedom. The gallery of people interviewed by Stefano Consiglio represents, face after face, the emotional complexity of relationships that come and work, find a balance and stabilize the love of simple and powerful idea.
- DirectorSophie LaloyStarsJudith DavisMarc ChapiteauFabienne BabeMarie leaves home to study the piano at the conservatory in Lyons. Through lack of money, she is obliged to share an apartment with Emma, a friend of the family who has lived alone since the death of her father. The two young women develop a strange fascination for one another, which soon develops into an intense mutual need...Marie leaves home to study the piano at the conservatory in Lyons. Through lack of money, she is obliged to share an apartment with Emma, a friend of the family who has lived alone since the death of her father. The two young women develop a strange fascination for one another, which soon develops into an intense mutual need…
- DirectorNana NeulStarsAnjorka StrechelLucie HollmannManuel CortezMelanie meets Jenny and falls in love. But Jenny thinks she's met Miguel.Eternal daydreamer Mel (Anjorka Strechel) can’t wait to quit her sucky catering job and fly to her dream destination: Portugal. Things change when the beautiful Jenny (Lucie Hollmann) literally crashes into her life when Mel nearly runs her over in her classic BMW. It is love at first sight, however there is just one problem: Jenny mistakenly assumes Mel to be a boy.
- DirectorEllie KrnichStarsRoss TurnerRachel WohlanderA coming of age 'motion storybook' about the trials and tribulations of gender, identity, and self-love.„Truth Takes Time“ is a coming of age ‘motion storybook’ about the trials and tribulations of loving yourself as you are. It follows excerpts in the life of Allie, a queer femme currently transitioning in all aspects of ther life.
- DirectorZsa Zsa GershickStarsBeth GrantZsa Zsa GershickJason Bushman„Door Prize“ is the story of a trans, two-spirit, butch-boi lesbian for whim public restroms are always an adventure. A restaurant. A necktie. A line at the Ladies Room. Peeing should never be so problematic. The story is based on authors own experiences.
- DirectorAlexis MitchellStarsChelsey Lichtman'Camp' explores the secrets that underscore a personal relationship to Jewish history and culture. Through a look at 3 camp environments, I engage with a queer re-telling of the traditional Purim story, the censored passages in Anne Frank's diary, and a haircut given to me by my grandfather in order to reveal the ways in which these secrets haunt the surface of our cultural moments. CAMP is framed through a play on the word 'camp' utilizing a camp sensibility amidst an analysis of temporary built environments. Through this frame I engage with what we choose to keep hidden in these contemporary moments, and point to a larger fear of speaking out against injustice as a cause for silence.Camp is a 3-part, single channel, video essay exploring the secrets that underscore authors personal relationship to Jewish history and culture.
- DirectorJack O'DowdChristian MartinStarsBen MoormanLeigh-Ann ClarkeJohn Mason16 year old SON has finished his exams with his mum's blessing is allowed to celebrate with his best girlfriend in a gay nightclub. Seduced by the music and atmosphere he finds himself in a situation that will have ramifications for the rest of his life.16 year old boy has finished his exams with his mum’s blessing is allowed to celebrate with his best girlfriend in a gay nightclub.
- DirectorCharles GageStarsMatthew C. CampbellCarlos AlvarezLester AponteOn November 4, 2008 the voters of California passed Proposition 8 revoking marriage rights for same sex couples. The next day in Los Angeles, a movement was born.On November 4, 2008 the voters of California passed Proposition 8 revoking marriage rights for same sex couples. The next day in Los Angeles, a movement was born.
- DirectorTracy D. SmithStarsRyan RobbinsGabrielle RoseChad WillettEverything & Everyone is a story of love, laughter, loss, and everything in between. A troubled group of family and friends deal with crises of age, love, death, parenthood and identity, going through a journey that is both hilarious and heartbreaking.Everything & Everyone is a hilarious and heart-breaking film that interweaves unforgettable characters with the unpredictability of life The ever optimistic Eric embarks on a relationship with the self-loving yet self-loathing Max. Max is intrigued by Eric’s open personality and their relationship begins to grow – until a sudden turn of events.
- DirectorEmre YalginStarsKanbolat Görkem ArslanDidem SoyluSeyhan ArmanSanem is a working girl sharing a flat with three transvestites in Istanbul. Every day she dreams of a savior who will take her away. One day a young man named Gökhan moves into the neighborhood, and soon Sanem attracts his attention. This will be the beginning of a journey during which both will question each other and their choices in life.Sanem shares an apartment with three other transvestites in the backstreets of Istanbul and earns her living by prostitution. While dreaming of a hero to save her from this life, she casts an eye at Gökhan, who has recently moved into the neighbourhood. Shyly straying around him, she manages to attract Gökhan’s attention and an unspoken relationship starts between them.
- DirectorFrançoise DohertyMimi and her chainsaw accidentally slice through a really cute girl bunny's tree. With the help of a hockey stick, two hockey girls and a rather big deer, Mimi figures out her heart.Mimi and her chainsaw accidentally slice through a really cute girl bunny’s tree. With the help of a hockey stick, two hockey girls and a rather big deer, Mimi figures out her heart.
- DirectorElias DellersStarsGabriel da SilvaBenjamin KühniValentin LevaManuel is in a new town, in a new school and has people around him with a different language. It's not easy for him to settle in, till he meets another boy from his class.Manuel is in a new town, in a new school and has people around him with a different language. It’s not easy for him to settle in, till he meets another boy from his class.
- DirectorMartin BordenThis video follows the poignant life of discarded latex condom. After serving humanity valiantly, we see it explores self-awareness, love and eventually dissolution and death.This video follows the poignant life of discarded latex condom. After serving humanity valiantly, we see it explores self-awareness, love and eventually dissolution and death.
- DirectorTomislav LadisicThe documentary follows activities held before pride, its organization and interviews with the Pride coordinators. It shows us the march itself which was ambushed by thousands of huligans who, apart other things, threw rocks and fireworks at the Pride participants.The documentary follows activities held before pride, its organization and interviews with the Pride coordinators. It shows us the march itself which was ambushed by thousands of huligans who, apart other things, threw rocks and fireworks at the Pride participants.
- DirectorPatricia GalucciVictor Nascimento17 year old Helena lives a love story that will incite her search for freedom. However, she will also discover that growing up involves difficult decisions that will lead to disappointments and losses.17 year old Helena lives a love story that will incite her search for freedom. However, she will also discover that growing up involves difficult decisions that will lead to disappointments and losses.
- DirectorRicky MastroStarsPhilippe FrediereThe love story between Koka and her mother.
- DirectorSakino SepulvedaA simple public display of affection between two men provokes a violent homophobic reaction.„Super Queer“ is an experimental, science fiction short film. The story is about how a simple public display of affection between two men provokes a violent homophobic reaction.