

A modern reimagining of 'Sonnet 23' by William Shakespeare.
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A modern reimagining of 'Sonnet 23' by William Shakespeare.
2016-03-01
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1.0This anthology film portrays love beyond the status quo. Five stories about self-love, same-sex relationships, new-found love and polyamory starring a fully, sexually diverse ensemble. From Mattioli Productions, a trans-owned production company, these stories explore what it means to love without boundaries. Segments: [1] "Mass" (Linus Ignatius, dir.)(10:25) … [2] "How to Fold a Fitted Sheet" (Tony Clemente Jr.)(8:00) … [3] "Neon Boys" (A.J. Mattioli)(28:16) … [4] "Hopelessly" (Tony Clemente Jr.)(4:56) … [5] "Innocent Boys" (Brock Cravy)(11:00).
0.0After fleeing for his life, a gay refugee files for asylum in Scotland. Lacking evidence, he decides to photograph himself in the dark techno world of a queer underground scene. Based on accounts of real-life African LGBT refugees and the challenges they face during the asylum process, Crypsis is a raw depiction of a grim reality obscured by vitriolic public debate about refugees and the broken system that surrounds them.
1.0Ismael is a young gypsy who is thrown out of the house. The boy will meet Nines on the street, who introduces him to the dark world of the night, which will lead him to meet all kinds of unscrupulous characters.
5.5Elena, a young college student, meets Victoria, a charismatic and daring young woman. Together they will live a passionate and tumultuous story that will bring back old demons from the past in Elena.
4.6Two rival businessmen, Ozaki and Tsuburuya, clash with their irresistible charms, but when their rivalry turns into passion, sparks fly in unexpected ways.
0.0Seriously ill Mikael, who is living his last days, needs acceptance and lures young men into his apartment with a fake profile. When Paul arrives and shows unexpected warmth towards him, Mikael's world begins to collapse.
6.7A worker in a bottle factory, Pierre decides to switch from day shift to night shift. In his new team, he runs into Fred, a charismatic and violent guy. Fred says loudly that Pierre is his boyfriend. In fact, he never misses an opportunity to bully or humiliate him. This could only be a bad joke. But the harassment continues in a downward spiral ...
1.0Even though he's been living with Fouad for three years, Malik is going to marry Halima. Since Fouad doesn't accept this marriage, which would imply a total upheaval of their everyday life, Malik makes him promise not to attend the wedding, which will take place in his parents’ village. As the ceremony approaches, the pressure builds. Will Malik choose to save face in front of his family and the wedding guests or will he choose to save the relationship with the one he loves?
5.6After Tau comes to a realization about their sexuality, it sets in motion a cascade of thoughts and emotions in Tumelo - nothing will ever be the same between them.
6.0Jo and Jade are two very different teenagers who end up together by a stroke of luck. But as their relationship begins to spiral, Jo invites Jade round for dinner in a last-ditch effort to win her over.
7.0When two strangers lock eyes in a café, they both have to deal with unexpected feelings.
5.8Gabriel, a young male gigolo, works on Skid Row to send money to his mother back home. He forms the most unlikely friendship with Martha, an elderly woman and renowned author. “Peridot” breaks down the barriers and labels in a deeply ageist culture – a story that exemplifies that love and friendship know no age, race, gender, or label.
2.0At a small seaside resort that is at risk of being submerged by the ocean, the inhabitants have been ordered to leave. Among those resigned to their fate are a reality TV candidate, a porn movie actress and a gay couple roaming the pine forest in search of themselves.
1.0During a casting session, Hugo, a young actor, is invited to be the narrator, actor, and director of a story he has to improvise. He embarks on a story about sex, illness, and emancipation.
4.4"Nowhere" is a drama about Adrian and Sebastian, a Colombia couple living together in New York City. When Sebastian is faced with immigration complications, Adrian must learn to overcome his fear of rejection from his family back in Colombia in order to save his relationship with Sebastian.
6.9A boy lives with his Grandma and Mr. Lin, the tenant who looks after him and Grandma. But when Grandma passes away, the boy's uncle returns to Taiwan and discovers that ownership of the apartment was transferred to other people.
2.0In the final moments of his accomplished life Alan Driscol reaches out for the one experience he would never have allowed himself to have...until now.
3.0An emotionally reclusive Welsh man must spend a night with an outgoing Irish man after an awkward sexual encounter leaves one being stranded.
7.0Nena and Drew are a young, happy-ish married couple whose relationship is thrown off its axis when they meet Olivia. The trio's attraction to each other is undeniable, but when they become romantically involved, they struggle to navigate the complications of a polyamorous relationship. The three push each other's boundaries to the limits as they discover painful truths about who they are, what they want, and how to love in turbulent times.