“Is my husband sleeping with one of our children?” The provocative French family drama ENDLESS SUMMER SYNDROME is out in select theaters and on-demand December 13th! Check out the link in our bio for more info and to pre-order it On-Demand today!
Synopsis: A lazy late-summer weekend is disrupted by a shocking allegation when Delphine gets an anonymous call from her husband’s colleague about an alleged affair with one of their adopted children. Before leaping to conclusions she decides to quietly observe her family for a shred of evidence; anything to subside her fear and erase doubt. After the truth presents itself in an unexpected, shocking manner, Delphine choses to look past the blame for a permanent solution. This boundary pushing debut feature by Kaveh Daneshmand paints an intimate portrait of an upper-class French family with sly black humor and sensuality aplenty.
“Tackles taboo subject matter in stark and uncompromising fashion, to devastating effect.” -Prague Reporter
“A film that grabs and holds the attention of the viewer for its entire duration...an outstanding debut!” -Cineuropa
“A sharp, private and meticulous journey into the dark heart of the family unit. Paced and tight-focused, it marks a blazing feature-length debut for Iranian writer-director Kaveh Daneshmand.” -Filmhounds
It’s finally here!! Wallace Potts’ docufantasy portrait of French gay porn superstar Karl Forest: LE BEAU MEC!!!! It’s out now via digital and physical with a host of amazing bonus features on the physical release curated by @schlockvalue. Restored in 4K by @Indie_Collect!! Head to the link in our bio to order it today!
Special Features:
-François About talks about Le Beau Mec (with historian Hervé Joseph Lebrun)
-Audio Commentary with historian @schlockvalue and filmmaker @ABaran999
-Print materials & original photos gallery
-12-page booklet with an essay by Caden Mark Gardner
-Reversible Artwork
Synopsis:
Wanted by all but truly known by none, hustler and actor Karl Forest was France’s first gay porn superstar—but who was he really? American filmmaker Wallace Potts (More, More, More) sought to answer that question with this stunning docufantasy portrait. Mixing candid interviews with Forest with rare footage of his live show (choreographed by none other than Rudolf Nureyev) and highly stylized recreations of his past exploits courtesy of acclaimed cinematographers François About (Equation to an Unknown) and Academy Award winner Nestor Almendros (Days of Heaven), Le Beau Mec is a hauntingly beautiful portrait of gay self-creation. Long available only through murky VHS transfers, this beloved classic of gay erotica has been newly restored in 4K from its original 16mm film elements.
#alteredinnocence #anusfilms #vintagegay #lgbtqcinema #restoration #wallacepotts #karlforest #frenchcinema #4krestoration #gay #gaycinema
The wildest & most critically acclaimed queer film of 2024 - THE PEOPLE’S JOKER - is finally available to watch at home on AppleTV, Amazon, YouTube, Vudu, and Vimeo! Tell your friends!
Synopsis:
This revolutionary DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian by joining the cast of UCB Live - a government-sanctioned late night sketch show in a world where comedy has been outlawed. As mainstream success eludes our heroine, leading her to unite with a ragtag team of rejects, misfits, and a certain love interest named Mister J, “Joker the Harlequin” is born again as a confident (and psychotic) joker on a collision course with the city’s fascist caped crusader. Vats of feminizing chemicals, sexy cartoon interludes, scarecrow psychiatrists, CGI Lorne Michaels, and psychedelic gender dysphoria all play supporting roles. Helmed by writer/director/editor/star Vera Drew and using her own life experiences as a basis for the film, THE PEOPLE’S JOKER is a deeply personal journey that’s as much documentary as it is parody.
THE PEOPLE’S JOKER features a superhero-sized cast of celebrated comedic talent in both voice and live action roles behind the vibrant kaleidoscope of characters that lampoon the iconic heroes and villains of the DC comics world, featuring cameos from comedy multi-hyphenate Tim Heidecker, award-winning actor Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, and Scott Aukerman.
#batmanisafascist #thepeoplesjoker #peoplesjoker #veradrew #parody #comicbooks #transgender #lgbtqcinema #transcinema #alteredinnocence #batman #dc #dccomics #joker #lgbtq
WEDNESDAY is for WEDDING BELLS!!!
Just four more days until @veradrew22 and the Joker become bonded 4EVERRrrrr in the eyes of DIY filmmaking and all of you!
In theaters and online for one night only!!! Screening of
@thepeoplesjoker post-wedding! Link in bio!
Take a trip back in time to the 70s with the classic Danish coming-of-age film YOU ARE NOT ALONE by Lasse Nielsen and Ernst Johansen. A student strike at a Danish boys school paired with a budding young gay romance are the backdrops for this landmark 1978 film. We're thrilled to present the HD restoration to U.S. audiences finally with improved English & Spanish subtitles! Watch our new trailer below and pre-order the Blu-ray or DVD now!
https://www.alteredinnocence.net/youarenotalone
Synopsis: A student strike at a Danish boys school paired with a budding young gay romance are the backdrops for 'You Are Not Alone', a landmark 1978 film from directors Lasse Nielsen and Ernst Johansen. 15-year-old Bo, a shy student at the boarding school and Kim, the son of the stern headmaster form a friendship that starts to turn romantic. Meanwhile, mounting school tensions over the expulsion of a troubled student explore the rebellious political attitude of youth in the 70s. Directors Lasse Nielsen and Ernst Johansen chose to create a film with these two radical themes to great effect with depth and candor. Their sensitive handling of controversial themes makes 'You Are Not Alone' a groundbreaking treatment of sexual liberation and the power of each individual voice, no matter how young or old.
#lassenielsen #ernstjohansen #youarenotalone #Duerikkealene #1978 #comingofage #gay #romance #gayromance #lgbtqcinema #restoration #classiccinema #anusfilms #alteredinnocence #danishcinema
Take a trip back in time to the 70s with the classic Danish coming-of-age film YOU ARE NOT ALONE by Lasse Nielsen and Ernst Johansen. A student strike at a Danish boys school paired with a budding young gay romance are the backdrops for this landmark 1978 film. We’re thrilled to present the HD restoration to U.S. audiences finally with improved English & Spanish subtitles! Watch our new trailer below and pre-order the Blu-ray or DVD now!
Synopsis: A student strike at a Danish boys school paired with a budding young gay romance are the backdrops for ‘You Are Not Alone’, a landmark 1978 film from directors Lasse Nielsen and Ernst Johansen. 15-year-old Bo, a shy student at the boarding school and Kim, the son of the stern headmaster form a friendship that starts to turn romantic. Meanwhile, mounting school tensions over the expulsion of a troubled student explore the rebellious political attitude of youth in the 70s. Directors Lasse Nielsen and Ernst Johansen chose to create a film with these two radical themes to great effect with depth and candor. Their sensitive handling of controversial themes makes ‘You Are Not Alone’ a groundbreaking treatment of sexual liberation and the power of each individual voice, no matter how young or old.
#lassenielsen #ernstjohansen #youarenotalone #Duerikkealene #1978 #comingofage #gay #romance #gayromance #lgbtqcinema #restoration #classiccinema #anusfilms #alteredinnocence #danishcinema
And now some very important medical advice from @VeraDrew22!!! Go see THE PEOPLE’S JOKER - a queer unauthorized comic book parody and deeply personal autobiographical journey. Find your theater and buy your tickets at www.thepeoplesjoker.com
Synopsis:
This revolutionary DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian by joining the cast of UCB Live - a government-sanctioned late night sketch show in a world where comedy has been outlawed. As mainstream success eludes our heroine, leading her to unite with a ragtag team of rejects, misfits, and a certain love interest named Mister J, “Joker the Harlequin” is born again as a confident (and psychotic) joker on a collision course with the city’s fascist caped crusader. Vats of feminizing chemicals, sexy cartoon interludes, scarecrow psychiatrists, CGI Lorne Michaels, and psychedelic gender dysphoria all play supporting roles. Helmed by writer/director/editor/star Vera Drew and using her own life experiences as a basis for the film, THE PEOPLE’S JOKER is a deeply personal journey that’s as much documentary as it is parody.THE PEOPLE’S JOKER features a superhero-sized cast of celebrated comedic talent in both voice and live action roles behind the vibrant kaleidoscope of characters that lampoon the iconic heroes and villains of the DC comics world, featuring cameos from comedy multi-hyphenate Tim Heidecker, award-winning actor Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, and Scott Aukerman.
#batmanisafascist #thepeoplesjoker #peoplesjoker #veradrew #parody #comicbooks #transgender #lgbtqcinema #transcinema #alteredinnocence #batman #dc #dccomics #joker #lgbtq
TikTok saw it first! Check out a new clip from THE PEOPLE’S JOKER in North American cinemas now!!
Tickets are on sale now!!
www.thepeoplesjoker.com
Synopsis:
This revolutionary DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian by joining the cast of UCB Live - a government-sanctioned late night sketch show in a world where comedy has been outlawed. As mainstream success eludes our heroine, leading her to unite with a ragtag team of rejects, misfits, and a certain love interest named Mister J, “Joker the Harlequin” is born again as a confident (and psychotic) joker on a collision course with the city’s fascist caped crusader. Vats of feminizing chemicals, sexy cartoon interludes, scarecrow psychiatrists, CGI Lorne Michaels, and psychedelic gender dysphoria all play supporting roles. Helmed by writer/director/editor/star Vera Drew and using her own life experiences as a basis for the film, THE PEOPLE’S JOKER is a deeply personal journey that’s as much documentary as it is parody.THE PEOPLE’S JOKER features a superhero-sized cast of celebrated comedic talent in both voice and live action roles behind the vibrant kaleidoscope of characters that lampoon the iconic heroes and villains of the DC comics world, featuring cameos from comedy multi-hyphenate Tim Heidecker, award-winning actor Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, and Scott Aukerman.
#batmanisafascist #thepeoplesjoker #peoplesjoker #veradrew #parody #comicbooks #transgender #lgbtqcinema #transcinema #alteredinnocence #batman #dc #dccomics #joker #lgbtq
Get a load of HER!! In theaters now is THE PEOPLE’S JOKER - a queer unauthorized comic book parody and deeply personal autobiographical journey by @veradrew22. Find your theater and buy your tickets at www.thepeoplesjoker.com
Synopsis:
This revolutionary DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian by joining the cast of UCB Live - a government-sanctioned late night sketch show in a world where comedy has been outlawed. As mainstream success eludes our heroine, leading her to unite with a ragtag team of rejects, misfits, and a certain love interest named Mister J, “Joker the Harlequin” is born again as a confident (and psychotic) joker on a collision course with the city’s fascist caped crusader. Vats of feminizing chemicals, sexy cartoon interludes, scarecrow psychiatrists, CGI Lorne Michaels, and psychedelic gender dysphoria all play supporting roles. Helmed by writer/director/editor/star Vera Drew and using her own life experiences as a basis for the film, THE PEOPLE’S JOKER is a deeply personal journey that’s as much documentary as it is parody.THE PEOPLE’S JOKER features a superhero-sized cast of celebrated comedic talent in both voice and live action roles behind the vibrant kaleidoscope of characters that lampoon the iconic heroes and villains of the DC comics world, featuring cameos from comedy multi-hyphenate Tim Heidecker, award-winning actor Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, and Scott Aukerman.
#batmanisafascist #thepeoplesjoker #peoplesjoker #veradrew #parody #comicbooks #transgender #lgbtqcinema #transcinema #alteredinnocence #batman #dc #dccomics #joker #lgbtq
It’s finally free!! Not even Batman can stop you from seeing THE PEOPLE’S JOKER!! A transgender coming-of-age parody from Vera Drew and Altered Innocence is out in theaters on April 5th. Tickets are available now at www.thepeoplesjoker.com
Synopsis:
This revolutionary DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian by joining the cast of UCB Live - a government-sanctioned late night sketch show in a world where comedy has been outlawed. As mainstream success eludes our heroine, leading her to unite with a ragtag team of rejects, misfits, and a certain love interest named Mister J, “Joker the Harlequin” is born again as a confident (and psychotic) joker on a collision course with the city’s fascist caped crusader. Vats of feminizing chemicals, sexy cartoon interludes, scarecrow psychiatrists, CGI Lorne Michaels, and psychedelic gender dysphoria all play supporting roles. Helmed by writer/director/editor/star Vera Drew and using her own life experiences as a basis for the film, THE PEOPLE’S JOKER is a deeply personal journey that’s as much documentary as it is parody.THE PEOPLE’S JOKER features a superhero-sized cast of celebrated comedic talent in both voice and live action roles behind the vibrant kaleidoscope of characters that lampoon the iconic heroes and villains of the DC comics world, featuring cameos from comedy multi-hyphenate Tim Heidecker, award-winning actor Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, and Scott Aukerman.
#batmanisafascist #thepeoplesjoker #peoplesjoker #veradrew #parody #comicbooks #transgender #lgbtqcinema #transcinema #alteredinnocence
The People's Joker - In Cinemas April 5th!
Watch out cissies! We’re just two weeks away from Joker the Harlequin taking over your cinema screens by comedic force!! Check out www.thepeoplesjoker.com where you can find a list of over 50 cities playing our transgender coming-of-age superhero parody film that has a 100% FRESH rating on Rotten Tomatoes!
Synopsis:
This revolutionary DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian by joining the cast of UCB Live - a government-sanctioned late night sketch show in a world where comedy has been outlawed. As mainstream success eludes our heroine, leading her to unite with a ragtag team of rejects, misfits, and a certain love interest named Mister J, "Joker the Harlequin" is born again as a confident (and psychotic) joker on a collision course with the city's fascist caped crusader. Vats of feminizing chemicals, sexy cartoon interludes, scarecrow psychiatrists, CGI Lorne Michaels, and psychedelic gender dysphoria all play supporting roles. Helmed by writer/director/editor/star Vera Drew and using her own life experiences as a basis for the film, THE PEOPLE'S JOKER is a deeply personal journey that's as much documentary as it is parody.
THE PEOPLE'S JOKER features a superhero-sized cast of celebrated comedic talent in both voice and live action roles behind the vibrant kaleidoscope of characters that lampoon the iconic heroes and villains of the DC comics world, featuring cameos from comedy multi-hyphenate Tim Heidecker, award-winning actor Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, and Scott Aukerman.
#batmanisafascist #thepeoplesjoker #peoplesjoker #veradrew #parody #comicbooks #transgender #lgbtqcinema #transcinema #alteredinnocence
Watch out cissies! We’re just two weeks away from Joker the Harlequin taking over your cinema screens by comedic force!! Check out www.thepeoplesjoker.com where you can find a list of over 50 cities playing our transgender coming-of-age superhero parody film that has a 100% FRESH rating on Rotten Tomatoes!
Synopsis:
This revolutionary DIY parody film and hilarious reimagining of the classic autobiographical coming-of-age story follows an unconfident, closeted trans girl as she moves to Gotham City to make it big as a comedian by joining the cast of UCB Live - a government-sanctioned late night sketch show in a world where comedy has been outlawed. As mainstream success eludes our heroine, leading her to unite with a ragtag team of rejects, misfits, and a certain love interest named Mister J, “Joker the Harlequin” is born again as a confident (and psychotic) joker on a collision course with the city’s fascist caped crusader. Vats of feminizing chemicals, sexy cartoon interludes, scarecrow psychiatrists, CGI Lorne Michaels, and psychedelic gender dysphoria all play supporting roles. Helmed by writer/director/editor/star Vera Drew and using her own life experiences as a basis for the film, THE PEOPLE’S JOKER is a deeply personal journey that’s as much documentary as it is parody.THE PEOPLE’S JOKER features a superhero-sized cast of celebrated comedic talent in both voice and live action roles behind the vibrant kaleidoscope of characters that lampoon the iconic heroes and villains of the DC comics world, featuring cameos from comedy multi-hyphenate Tim Heidecker, award-winning actor Bob Odenkirk, Maria Bamford, and Scott Aukerman.
#batmanisafascist #thepeoplesjoker #peoplesjoker #veradrew #parody #comicbooks #transgender #lgbtqcinema #transcinema #alteredinnocence
