Proteus (2003) Info from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379461/
Synopsis: A recreation of the decade-long love affair in the 18th century in a Cape Town penal colony on Robben Island. The two lovers were a Dutch sailor imprisoned there for sodomy and a young Khoi herder. The Khoi were part of the Hottentot tribal group and as such were the untouchables of that time. The two were placed on trial and this love affair and the legal battles are the grist of Greyson and Lewis' film based partly on court transcripts from the time. In South Africa, during the 1700s, sodomy was a crime deemed worse than murder, and the fact that these two young men had indulged in it was also complicated by the fact that this was an interracial love affair. Review: "A handsome, classy gem of a movie, imaginatively shot on a very low budget be prepared for gorgeous scenery and completely believable performances by a first-rate, though unknown, cast . A mixed bag of a love story that actually works, thanks to a refreshing lack of camp . Definitely not your average "gay movie", and certainly not to everyone's taste, "Proteus" is challenging yet generous toward those who are willing for something a little different. Stick with this one." Run time: 100 mins ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mambo Italiano (2003) Info from: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0330602/ Synopsis: Twenty-something Italo-Canadian Angelo Barberini and his former best buddy Nino Paventi become a couple and move in together. Life could be so easy if there weren't their families who cause a complete chaos when Angelo decides to come out of the closet. A hillarious comedy full of neurotic characters, witty dialogues and great humor. A compliment to the brilliant cast who makes this comedy a really unforgettable experience. Reviews: "Mambo Italiano is hilarious and light-hearted. It is a big mistake to try to read too much into it. Just sit back, relax, and laugh. It is one heck of a clever, funny little film, with a surprise ending. Betcha can't guess how it ends!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "For once gays are not presented as obnoxious drag queens or someone dying from AIDS. In fact, the two latter factions are not even present in the film. Instead it focuses on one man's humorous journey of self-discovery in both relations to his family, partner, and his own sexuality. "At the end of the film, you leave feeling very happy. Sure everything turned out for the best in the end, but sometimes we need films like this to remind just how fun and quirky life can be at times." Run time: 92 mins --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Screening time: 5.30 p.m. onwards Venue: The Humsafar Trust's Drop-in Centre, 3rd and 4th floor, Municipal Transit Building, Vakola Municipal Market Building, Near Raheja Point and Vakola Masjid, Santacruz (East), Mumbai. Getting there: It's approximately minimum fare by autorickshaw from Santacruz station (East). You could also take routes 311 or 313. The same routes also operate from Kurla (West) station. Space courtesy: The Humsafar Trust. Note: Programme subject to change without notice. Please track this site/the Facebook page of this group or follow bombaydost on twitter -- My blog's at: http://queerindia.blogspot.com You can leave me a voice message from any phone at http://www.jaxtr.com/nitinkarani No call charges apply.
