Dark Star Pictures is an independent film distribution company known for its commitment to bringing diverse and innovative films to a broader audience. Specializing in genre films, they distribute a wide range of cinematic works, including horror, sci-fi, thriller, fantasy, and LGBTQ films. Dark Star Pictures promotes unique storytelling that often pushes the boundaries of conventional cinema.
What makes Dark Star Pictures' LGBTQ film collection a valuable addition to any public library's programming and collection development?
The company boasts an extensive LGBTQ collection, featuring films that either explore the LGBTQ community or are created by its members. These titles contemplate important themes such as identity, love, and community. By incorporating LGBTQ films and honoring Pride Month into their programming and collection development, libraries celebrate diversity and create a welcoming space for all patrons to discover and enjoy unique cinematic experiences.
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Lost Boys
Is it possible to discover freedom within prison walls? Joe, 17, is preparing to leave the detention center where he has spent the past few years, but the arrival of William, a new inmate, will reshape his concept of what freedom truly means. A story that captures a love of rare strength and sensitivity while also examining prevailing notions of masculinity, sexuality, and power structures.
Big Boys
Jamie’s dream camping trip is ruined before it begins when he finds out that his cousin is bringing her new boyfriend. However, his initial jealousy of the competent and confident Dan quickly turns into a friendship as they bond over cooking, games and both being ‘big boys’. As his burgeoning crush gets him into awkward scrapes and arguments, Jamie begins to come to terms with who he is, and his desires. Hilarious and heartwarming, Big Boys is the type of coming-of-age film we need more of.
I Don't Know Who You Are
I Don't Know Who You Are follows Benjamin, a gay immigrant working-class musician, over the course of one weekend as he struggles to obtain access to expensive preventative HIV medication after being sexually assaulted by a stranger.
Since the Last Time We Met
Victor is reunited by chance with David, his first love, fifteen years after they last saw each other. This reunion revives the love they had from their youth. Victor finds himself passionately with David - now married to a woman—in those moments when David can sneak away from his parallel life. Victor struggles with his own feelings knowing that every time they meet might be the last one.
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Norwegian Dream
19-year-old Robert moves from Poland to Norway to work in a salmon factory to earn money for himself and his mother. There he falls in love with Norwegian Ivar, a relationship he must keep hidden from the conservative Polish workers he works and lives with. When a strike breaks out among the workers at the factory, Ivar joins in and supports the Poles. Now Robert must choose between money or love.
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Silver Haze
Synopsis: Franky is a nurse who lives with her large family in an East London borough. Obsessed with revenge and a need to assign guilt for a traumatic event that occurred in her past, she is unable to build meaningful relationships—until she meets Florence. Together they escape to the coast where Florence lives, and Franky just might be able to find the emotional shelter to deal with the grudges of her past.
I Love You More
After a year of online pillow talk, Ben is exhilarated to finally meet his first (but secret) love, Leo. Consumed with passion, Ben weaves the plans and cover story for his romantic tryst with Leo who is arriving from Germany in just one month. Everything must be perfect, but some family news will quickly change things. Ben cannot take it, he must meet Leo...
Eismayer
Vice Lieutenant Eismayer is the most feared trainer and model macho in the Austrian Military and lives as a gay man in secret. When he falls in love with a young, openly gay soldier, his world gets turned upside down. Based on real events.