Last
night the New York LGBT Film Festival opened with Contracorriente, a
beautifully made Peruvian film that captured the struggle for love and
integrity faced by a fisherman in a small village when he is caught between the
wife he loves and the man he loves (and won’t admit he loves).
It
was a good film to open with, since it was high quality in every way — which is
why it won the Audience Award at Sundance. It clearly moved the audience at the
SVA Theater last night, since the sniffles were audible towards the film’s end.
There was a hushed feeling afterwards: it wasn’t a downer, it was the quiet of
respect for a film that could move everyone in a way that didn’t feel
manipulative, but a reflection of the real complicated and messy issues people
deal with in love.
The
director was there to answer questions, and he was as charming as the film was.
Afterwards, there was an opening night party at the Chelsea Art Museum that was
fueled by Belvedere Vodka. I didn’t leave till 1am, and would have stayed later
but for a client briefing this morning at 9:30.
Tonight?
Beautiful Darling and Leo’s Room. See you there.
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