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Festival coverage

Glasgay

15 October – 3 November 2012

Glasgow's premiere lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender festival returns for another year with a strong film strand that will give attendees the chance to see some celebrated work. Opening with The Perfect Family, which stars Kathleen Turner as a woman who tries to shape her relatives' lives to help her win a church award, it also features the Scottish premiere of Queer Palm winner Laurence Anyways, and acclaimed Ugandan documentary Call Me Kuchu. There's a ceebration of locally produced work with a party hosted by Lock Up Your Daughters, plus an impressive selection of short films from aroun the world. Screenings will take place at the GFT and CCA.

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  • Bond
    Review preview for Bond

    As courtships go Bond is somewhat unconventional.

    Andrew Robertson · 2 out of 5
    A one night stand leads to unexpected entanglements.
  • Call Me Kuchu
    Review preview for Call Me Kuchu

    Despite its grim subject, this is a film full of fight, with all the energy you'd expect from that.

    Jennie Kermode · 4.5 out of 5
    The story of the Ugandan campaigners who have spoken out against the country's proposed Anti-Gay Bill.
  • Laurence Anyways
    Review preview for Laurence Anyways

    Poupaud and Clement subtly delineate their character’s changes while maintaining an intensity that keeps the audience involved amid all the flashy distractions.

    Jeff Robson · 3 out of 5
    A teacher and aspiring writer in Nineties Montreal tells his girlfriend he wants to live as a woman.
  • Mommie Dearest
    Review preview for Mommie Dearest

    Regardless of your tolerance for high camp and massive hair, you've got to admit it's memorable.

    James Benefield · 3 out of 5
    Controversial story of Joan Crawford, based on the memoirs of her adopted daughter.
  • Keep The Lights On
    Review preview for Keep The Lights On

    A gently paced but unsparing and unglamorous portrait of a gay relationship where love doesn't and perhaps never could conquer all.

    Owen Van Spall · 3.5 out of 5
    An autobiographically inspired story of a passionate long-term relationship between two men driven by addiction and secrets but bound by love and hopefulness.
  • Show Me Love
    Review preview for Show Me Love

    Both actresses give performances that touch the heart.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 3.5 out of 5
    A teenaged girl develops a crush on her female pal.