Synopses & Reviews
The Bent Lens is the definitive guide to gay, lesbian and queer films currently available internationally. Over 1,700 titles from 45 countries spanning gay and lesbian filmmaking from 1914 to the present day are represented. Comprising an A-Z listing of feature films, documentaries and short films, there are also articles from prominent writers that explore lesbians in film, traditions of gay film in Europe and the UK and how the gay identity is viewed and understood in non-Western cultures. Details of each work include writer, director, cast and crew, genre, year, running time, synopsis and distributor contact details. Each film is indexed by country, director and genre for easy cross-referencing. A comprehensive bibliographyand a listing of gay and lesbian film festivals around teh world are also included.
Synopsis
Covering over 1700 titles from 45 countries since 1914, this A-Z listing also features articles exploring the traditions of gay film in Europe and the UK, and how gay identity is viewed and understood in non-Western cultures.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 415-419) and indexes.