Amsterdam Pride x CinemAsia

CinemAsia Film Festival is joining forces together with Asian Pride during Amsterdam Pride (July 3 – August 4) to curate an unforgettable series of events celebrating the rich diversity of Asian queerness!

Join us for two special film screenings followed by an engaging Q&A session with the filmmakers! We are proud to present a fantastic collaboration during Amsterdam Pride, which spotlights the myriad voices and stories of Asian queers!

Both films are free entry!

 

We Are Here + Q&A

Dir. Shi Tou and Jing Zhao | 2015 | China

Monday, July 29 – 19:00, Pride Hub

Our special guests for the Q&A after the screening of the filmm are filmmakers and activists: Shi Tou and Mingming.

 

We Are Here chronicles twenty years of queer and feminist activism in Beijing, sparked by the historic 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women. At this pivotal event, the first-ever lesbian tent at a UN NGO Forum was created, providing a space for 300 lesbians from around the world to share ideas, forge connections, and affirm identities. This gathering sparked the vibrant lala (LBT) movement in China.

The documentary delves into the evolution of this movement, unravelling the complex relationship between feminist and queer activism. It explores the potential for a queer feminist politics in China, documenting the struggles, triumphs, and enduring spirit of activists who continue to push for equality and justice.

 

 

Rookie + Q&A

Dir. Samantha Lee | 2023 | Philippines

Sunday, August 4 – 19:00, Pride Hub

Q&A will be hosted by Filipino LGBT Europe!

 

Ace, a tall and reserved basketball star, begins anew at all-girl Catholic high school where she quickly becomes an unexpected recruit for the girls’ volleyball team.

While Coach sees her athletic promise, team captain Jana perceives Ace as a threat. Despite their competitive dynamics, Ace finds herself increasingly captivated by Jana, grappling with conflicting emotions amidst their shared passion for sports.

This sapphic romance unfolds against the backdrop of a small town in the Philippines, exploring the triumphs and challenges of women’s sports through a refreshing female gaze. Rookie challenges and redefines the sports genre, weaving a tale of burgeoning love and self-discovery, imbued with the beautiful summer feel of a high school romance.

 

 

Don’t forget to RSVP for both of the films:

Click here to register for We Are Here, and here to register for Rookie.

 

We are very excited to see you during Amsterdam Pride!