The Pride Liar
Director:Andrés Lübbert
Screenwriter:Andrés Lübbert
Cast:None
Producer:Andrés Lübbert
Cinematographer:Andrés Lübbert
Running Time:19 min
Region:Belgium
Year:2023
Language:Dutch, Georgian, Russian, English
Production Company:Cinebelgicano Productions
SYNOPSIS
Emzo, a courageous queer activist, escaped persecution in Georgia five years ago, finding refuge in Belgium. This short documentary captures his unyielding commitment to the LGBTQ+ cause, showcasing the indomitable spirit of one individual’s fight for acceptance and equality.
Director Biography
Andrés Lübbert obtained his Master degree in Audiovisual Arts in 2010 at the Royal School of Arts in Brussels (RITCS). His documentaries participated in more then 180 International Film Festivals in 20 countries, and won 29 awards. Andrés mainly tells stories about his intercultural environment about migration, Human Rights and social issues. “El color del camaleón” is his first feature length documentary, awarded as the Best Documentary of 2017 by the Chilean Arts Critics.
Director's Statement
Because my father fled his home country Chile at a young age for the Pinochet dictatorship, I can always identify well with these kind of stories. They always touch me deeply. This story too. An important fact of the story of this film is the violation of basic human rights that are violated daily in Georgia, and it’s even getting worse. At these moments, a new law is voted in Georgia that further restricts the rights of the Queer community and endangers the lives of activists even more. Telling Emzo’s story in this film is important because Georgia is not alone, but that the basic rights of the Queer community are in danger in many countries around the world. That is why I made this film and why it is important to show it.




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