FDL 2008 | A Jihad for Love
THURSDAY 23 | 20:00 | 5€
A Jihad for Love
PARVEZ SHARMA • UK/FR/DUI/AUS/USA • 2007 • 81’ • VO/OV ST/OND FR/NL/EN
Flagey - Studio 1

This exploration of the situation of Muslim homosexuals in the face of religious fundamentalism offers us portraits of men and women who are sometimes forced to flee their country to avoid being killed. The focus is on those who try to conceal their faith and their sexual orientation.

Best Documentary, MIX BRASIL 2007
Best Documentary, The Image + Nation Film Festival 2007
Jury Award, Best Documentary, The Tri-Continental Film Festival 2007.

After the film there is time for the audience to reflect with Michel Duponcelle (coordinator of Tels Quels absl) and Catherine Gouffou (vzw Merhaba) upon the main theme. That is to say: individuals who are forced to flee their country because of their sexual preferences.