Selected Highlights
Film: Lesvia
Description
Since the 1970s, lesbians from all over the world have been drawn to the Greek island of Lesvos.
Finding paradise in the small village of Eressos, the birthplace of Sappho, they carve out their own utopia. But while the lesbian-run bars, restaurants and hotels offer an economic boost to the village, tensions simmer with local residents.
Filmmaker Tzeli Hadjidimitriou—a native and lesbian herself—is caught in the middle and chronicles both the vibrant 40+ year history of lesbian community on the island and the conflict (and eventual resolution) between the native Lesbian islanders and the newly settled women.
Using archival films and photographs as well as personal testimonies from both the natives and the lesbians who come to live and love on the island, Hadjidimitriou brings a personal and lyrical touch to this insightful and frequently moving documentary that offers a very real exploration of the joys and challenges of community making and place sharing.
Age suitability: 16+
Tickets & Pricing
- Admission £5 - £8.90
About The Venue
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 12:45 - 2:15pm
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Sun, 17 Nov 2024, 12:45pm
Since the 1970s, lesbians from all over the world have been drawn to the Greek island of Lesvos.
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