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Scottish Queer International Film Festival

Drag & Performance Through Censorship

Fri 11 October 2024

Tickets no longer available
BSL interpretation

BSL interpretation

Wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Live captioning

English captioning

A person lays across a bed in a hotel room. They are looking at someone who is sketching them.

Sultana's Reign, Dir. Hadi Moussally, 2023

Drag & Performance Through Censorship is a captivating short film screening programme that delves into the stories of Arab, Turkish, and displaced drag queens and performers. The programme highlights the ways these
artists navigate and resist the censorship and social conservatism in their home countries, offering a powerful insight into their struggles, resilience, and artistry. These selection of short films paint a vivid and emotional portrait of the drag/performance community’s defiance, creativity, and spirit, offering audiences a deeper understanding of their fight for visibility and freedom.

Following the screening, Huss is hosting a panel discussion with drag queens Kiki Rivera and Caramella aka 3MR.

Curated by Huss.

Info

Various directors, N/C 15+, Arabic, English, French, Russian, Turkish audio

Event Collection

Part of SQIFF 2024 #

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Details

Event Type

Film

Festival

Location

Theatre

Time

9:00pm — 11:00pm

Ages

15+

Ticketing

Tickets: Free, £2, £4, £6, £8, £10, £12

Booking fee: 10%

Accessibility

BSL interpretation

Wheelchair accessible

Live captioning

English captioning

Tickets no longer available