Stories of Courage and Resistance in LGBTQ+ films – DW – 06/07/2025
Producer Igor Myakotin portrays queer life in Russia, while actor Niza Jay breaks with stereotypes to empowers Black queers in South Africa. Director Khozy Rizal is revolutionizing Indonesian cinema.
Russian director Igor Myakotin Image: DW
Film producer Igor Myakotin portrays queer life under the repressive Russian regime. His films "Queendom" and "Welcome to Chechnya" have won multiple awards.
South African actor Niza Jay Image: DW
South African actor Niza Jay has been highly-praised globally for breaking with stereotypes and empowering Black queers in "The Wound" and Phillip Miller's "Nkoli: The Vogue Opera."
Indonesian director Khozy Rizal Image: DW
Indonesian director Khozy Rizal is revolutionizing cinema in his home country, and made history in Cannes with the film "Basri & Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy."
Together, they are inspiring a new generation of filmmakers and bringing queer diversity onto the screen.
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