A FUSION of former arts venue Cornerhouse and the Library Theatre Company, the new £25m HOME had a lot to live up to when it opened earlier this year but is already proving itself with an innovative event timetable catering to every preference.
The profound soul searching continues in this cult classic documenting six of London’s most celebrated East End drag performers
Intertwining with the ever popular Manchester Pride (this year headed-up by renowned actor Sir Ian McKellen), HOME's upcoming POUTfest film festival (Tues 4 to Sun 31 Aug) showcases 'the best in new queer cinema' and further champions Manchester's robust LGBTQ community through a diverse selection of related films and events.
Make sure you grab a slice of the action with our sneak peek of what’s showing:
52 TUESDAYS
Probing and insightful, Billie’s emotional journey as her mother plans to undergo gender transition is charted over one eventful year of Tuesday afternoons. Applauded for the strength of its research coupled with rare delicacy, this multifaceted account won several awards on its release.
Followed by a discussion between Australian director Sophie Hyde and queer cinema expert Clara Bradbury-Rance, 52 Tuesdays promises to be both touching and informative.
Tuesday 4 August, 18.10pm
SOFT LAD
Secrets, lies, affairs... this drama has all the ingredients of a mainstream blockbuster yet here the protagonist is gay and the context less understood. A shiny coming of age story with a somewhat grittier undertone, this Pecadillo Pictures special is one to watch.
Post movie, Leon Lopez discusses his directorial debut with English Literature professor David Alderson.
Wednesday 12 August, 18.20pm
A GIRL AT MY DOOR
Translated from Korean, this sensationalist drama gives a glimpse into a very different culture yet deals with topics that are relevant worldwide. When a promising police academy graduate is transferred to a seaside village after committing misconduct, she becomes embroiled in a young girl’s abusive personal life and things take a sinister turn.
Tackling sensitive issues such as domestic violence and immigration, writer and director July Jung strays where others don’t dare to tread.
Sunday 16 August, 18.00pm
Girl At My DoorDRESSED AS A GIRL
The profound soul searching continues in this cult classic documenting six of London’s most celebrated East End drag performers. Whilst the artistes unsurprisingly encounter personal strife, it doesn’t stop their inspiring determination to razzle and dazzle in a society where acceptance is still tenuous.
With enough fantastical costumes to rival even Manchester Pride, Dressed as a Girl is seedy yet ultimately rather splendid.
Thursday 27 August, 18.10pm
WEEKEND
Weekend is introduced, similarly to the previous, by Dr Monica Pearl of Manchester University.
This unapologetic account of a 48-hour love affair between protagonists Russell and Glen saw director Andrew Haigh gain worldwide praise for his minimalist yet perceptive feature. What happens when a one-night stand becomes the start of something much greater?
Filmed entirely in Nottingham, Weekend shows you don’t necessarily need a big budget to convey a big message with aplomb.
Monday 31 August, 18.00pm
POUTfest is presented in association with the Sexuality Summer School at the University of Manchester, Manchester Pride and Peccadillo Pictures
