"Our Marriages: When Lesbians Marry Gay Men"
A documentary screening and discussion with Director He Xiaopei, organised by the Contemporary China Centre at the University of Westminster
How do lesbians negotiate their lives as lesbians and filial daughters? How are such contract marriages arranged? And how does the couple navigate the complicated duties and obligations of married life? "Our Marriages – Lesbians Marry Gay Men" follows the negotiations, the weddings, and the lives of four lesbians for two years in a big city in the northeast of China, documenting their manoeuvres and problems. The film raises important questions and reflections concerning the institution of marriage and homosexual life in contemporary Chinese society.
WHEN: Friday, 10 June 2016 from 19:30 to 21:00
WHERE: University of Westminster - 309 Regent Street, London, W1B 2HW. Room UG05.
Please REGISTER on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/he-xiaopei-our-marriages-screening-and-q-a-tickets-25413892637
"From Street to Family: Film and Queer China"
A documentary screening and discussion with Director Popo Fan, organised by the Contemporary China Centre and the Queer London Research Forum at the University of Westminster
In 2009, Popo Fan made New Beijing, New Marriage in which he interviewed a range of individuals regarding their opinions about LGBTQ people. Many people were positive in their reactions except when they were thinking about their own families. This then inspired Popo Fan to make family issues a key focus of his work, and he subsequently produced Mama Rainbow (2012) and Papa Rainbow (2016).
Whilst the idea of the family has changed quite dramatically in recent years, there is still considerable control exerted by the government – evidenced, for example, by the censoring of Mama Rainbow on the internet. Certainly there is more action to be taken, and a long way to go in changing attitudes.
At this event, Popo Fan will screen both New Beijing, New Marriage (18 mins) and Mama Rainbow (28 mins), talk about his life as a queer film maker, and answer questions from the audience.
WHEN: Monday, 13 June 2016 from 18:00 to 19:30
WHERE: University of Westminster - 309 Regent Street, London, W1B 2HW. Room UG05.
Please REGISTER on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/popo-fan-screening-and-qa-tickets-25196965803
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