Deep Desires & Broken Dreams

Thu 16 Feb at 7.00 pm

Latter Days (15)

Directed by C. Jay Cox

with Wes Ramsey, Steve Sandvoss, Joseph-Gordon Levitt

USA, 2003, 107m

Aaron, a 19 year old from Idaho, travels to LA to spread the Mormon faith. He moves into an apartment next to hunky gay party boy Christian who bets a friend that he can seduce his devout neighbour. This frivolous wager signals the beginning of a relationship that will go much deeper than either boy expected.

Thu 16 Feb at 9.20 pm

London Premiere

Kink Crusaders (tbc)

Directed by Mike Skiff

with Chuck Renslow, IML Title Holders

USA, 2010, 74m

Since its release this has been an audience favourite at gay film festivals around the world and we're delighted to be premiering it in London. Mike Skiff's skilfully crafted documentary goes behind the scenes at the annual International Mr Leather competition in Chicago.

Fri 17 Feb at 9.10 pm

Weekend (15)

Directed by Andrew Haigh

with Chris New, Tom Cullen

UK, 2011, 97m

On a Friday night out in Nottingham, Russell meets Glen. But what is expected to be a one night stand over the course of the weekend becomes something far more intense. A beautifully-paced little romance. - The Guardian

Sat 18 Feb at 2.30 pm

Coming Out (15)

Directed by Heiner Carrow

with Matthias Freihof, Dagmar Manzel, Dirk Kummer

East Germany, 1989, 113m subtitles

Shot entirely on location in the former East Berlin, the film follows closeted young teacher Philipp and how he deals with admitting to himself and others that he is gay. This groundbreaking film premiered the very day the wall came down on 9 November 1989, and it won its director the Silver Bear at the 1990 Berlinale.

Sat 18 Feb at 4.50 pm

A Love to Hide (15)

Un amour à taire

Directed by Christian Faure

with Jérémie Renier, Bruno Todeschini, Nicolas Gob

France, 2005, 102m subtitles

Paris 1942 and the Nazis are tightening their grip on occupied France. A young gay couple take a Jewish girl into hiding and must do all they can to keep these two secrets hidden. One of the best European gay movies. - The Independent

Sat 18 Feb at 7.00 pm

The British Guide to Showing Off (15)

Directed by Jes Benstock

with Andrew Logan, Zandra Rhodes, Divine

UK, 2011, 98m

A visual feast of a documentary celebrating the Alternative Miss World. Cameras follow organiser Andrew Logan as he works to stage another extravaganza, while archive footage charts thirty years of decadence, entertainment and creativity. With contributions from Brian Eno, Ruby Wax and Grayson Perry.

Sat 18 Feb at 9.10 pm

Dare (15)

Directed by Adam Salky

with Zach Gifford, Andrew Springer, Emmy Rossum

USA, 2009, 92m

A trio of High School seniors become involved in a complicated sexual relationship which confuses their friendship and their understanding of their own sexualities. Strong performances and a lively script make for entertaining but intelligent gay cinema. Featuring guest appearances from Alan Cumming and Sandra Bernhard.

Sun 19 Feb at 2.30 pm

We Were Here (15)

Directed by David Weissman/Bill Weber

USA, 2011, 90m

A deeply moving and personal documentary about the impact of the AIDS epidemic on the gay population of San Francisco. Those who were there talk candidly about the devastation caused and the escalating fight to combat the virus. Of all the cinematic explorations of the AIDS crisis, not one is more heartbreaking and inspiring than this. - New York Times

Sun 19 Feb at 7.00 pm

The Living End (18)

Directed by Gregg Araki

with Mike Dytri, Craig Gilmore, Mark Finch

USA, 1992, 92m

The story of twenty-somethings Luke and Jon, both HIV+ and both living under the motto "F**k everything". This early entry in the New Queer Cinema cannon is a vibrant and freewheeling road movie described by some critics as "a gay Thelma and Louise". Has a buoyant, mischievous spirit that transcends any hint of gloom."- The New York Times

Sun 19 Feb at 9.00 pm

UK Premiere

eCupid (tbc)

Directed by J.C. Calciano

with Houston Rhines, Noah Schuffman, Morgan Fairchild

USA, 2011, 95m

Subtitled Love on the Download, this gay romantic comedy is a cautionary tale about handling the seven-year itch in the iPhone era. eCupid is an app voiced by Morgan Fairchild which guarantees true love, but can bring you more than you bargained for. Written and directed by J. C. Calciano who made Is It Just Me.

Mon 20 Feb at 9.00 pm

Sebastiane (18)

Directed by Derek Jarman/Paul Humfress

with Leonardo Treviglio, Barney James, Richard Warwick

UK, 1976, 88m

300 AD: the Roman Sebastiane is exiled to a remote outpost populated exclusively by men. At a time when gay sex was still taboo, Jarman's film adopted an unselfconscious, explicit and often tender perspective on same-sex relationships.

Mon 20 Feb at 9.00 pm

Sasha (15)

Directed by Dennis Todorovic

with Sasha Kekez, Tim Bergmann, Predrag Bjelac

Germany, 2010, 102m partly subtitled

A tale of love and passion and a refreshing take on the coming out story. Sasha, confronted with the prejudice of his family, struggles to admit he's gay. When a beloved piano teacher plans to leave the city, he's heartbroken.