While America is producing an increasing amount of LGBTQ+ films and characters, Europe seems to have a different way of doing so. While it is not fair to state that either has “better” style, a slightly more inclusive way of approaching LGBTQ+ topics is apparent in European cinema. Some of the instances in which these …
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Gender Expression in Queer Cinema
The French film Tomboy thoroughly explores gender identity and nonconformity through the eyes of young Mickael. The movie begins with the move of his family to a new town one summer. It is soon found that Mickael is gender non-conforming. He was born as Laure, and is still addressed by this name and as a girl …
Techniques of Queer Cinema
There are many techniques within cinema that help convey ideas in conjunction with storyline. For example, camera angles, lighting, and the shots that filmmakers choose to include in scenes play crucial roles in the audience’s emotions and takeaway from the movie. “Introduction: Queer, World, Cinema”, a chapter from Schoonover and Galt’s Queer Cinema in the …