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Scottish Queer International Film Festival · 2021

Scottish Queer International Film Festival 2021

A New Chapter Begins

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4 films · 2 reviews

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Almost

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There’s a blatant challenge here to common expectations about the lives of Deaf and hearing-impaired people.

Jennie Kermode · 2.5 out of 5
A woman meets the girl of her dreams in a library. Everything seems perfect - almost.

(Country: UK; Year: 2020; Director: Teresa Garratty; Writer: Teresa Garratty; Stars: Rose Ayling-Ellis, Nadeem Islam, Vilma Jackson, Rachael Merry)

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Amato

Amato is about the diversity of polyamorous models in the Quebec portrait. Three unique and interrelated stories are staged through performing arts.

(Country: Canada; Year: 2021; Director: Romy Boutin St-Pierre; Writer: Romy Boutin St-Pierre)

Real

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Real finds humour and warmth in socially awkward situations anyone can relate to.

Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
A tiny film webseries exploring Deafness, love, and the lengths we go to find it. This tiny film follows Lauren as she navigates relationships and connection in a world of complex communication.

(Country: US; Year: 2020; Director: Maria Forsythe; Writer: Michelle Mary Schaefer)

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What If?

After a bad break-up, Jess focuses on rebuilding her life and her self esteem. Dating someone new might help, but what if it all goes wrong? There's only one way to find out.

(Country: UK; Year: 2020; Director: Teresa Garratty)