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Why we need to talk about Puliyagulam Selvaraj, father of Pariyerum Perumal

Why we need to talk about Puliyagulam Selvaraj, father of Pariyerum Perumal

ByKanaga Varathan Nov 12 2018Nov 12 2018

Though not without its problems, the depiction of a gender non-conforming character in the film ‘Pariyerum Perumal’ is a laudable attempt to look at the intersection of casteism and violence against gender minorities.

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Queer Coimbatore: visible, unabashed, unapologetic

Queer Coimbatore: visible, unabashed, unapologetic

ByShivein Prem Mar 4 2018Mar 5 2018
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Report of a film-screening and panel discussion organized by Queerbatore collective on March 2, 2018, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

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Kashish Forward: reaching out through queer cinema at IIT-Bombay

ByAaditya Joshi Sep 20 2014Sep 7 2015

Aaditya Joshi reports on ‘Kashish Forward’, a campus event of IIT-Bombay group Saathi on Sept 17 2014, that reached out to LGBTQ people and straight allies through cinema.

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Curtains: short film by Nakshatra, 2013

Curtains: short film by Nakshatra, 2013

ByOrinam Jul 21 2013Jul 21 2013
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Watch the short film ‘CurtainsтАЩ by Mumbai-based filmmaker Nakshatra.

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Kuch Palon Mein: short film by Avinash Matta, 2013

Kuch Palon Mein: short film by Avinash Matta, 2013

ByOrinam Jul 16 2013Jul 16 2013

Watch the short film ‘Kuch Palon Mein’ by Hyderabad-based filmmaker Avinash Matta. This film was screened as part of Reel Desires: Chennai International Queer Film Festival 2013.

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Catalysts for Inclusion: The Orinam Ally Video contest

ByOrinam Jun 2 2013Jun 6 2013

Are you a friend, family member, classmate, colleague or other ally of an LGBTI person? Submit a five min video to our Catalysts for Inclusion: Orinam Ally Video contest and be featured at Reel Desires 2013, Chennai International Queer Film Festival.

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Queering Kamal Haasan

Queering Kamal Haasan

ByVishnu Ramakrishnan Feb 17 2013Mar 8 2014
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Some of his roles might have offended the LGBT community but Kamal Haasan’s career conveys a bigger message, writes Vishnu Ramakrishnan.

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Game’s Up

Game’s Up

ByAniruddhan Vasudevan Sep 1 2006Feb 17 2013
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It is very unfortunate that the first, open representation of homosexuality in Tamil movies should happen this way, writes Aniruddhan Vasudevan

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