Broadcast on Arte and directed by Philippe Faucon, the series Pride
tells, in three fifty-minute episodes, the story of a young homosexual
man who came of age in 1981. The series thus divided recalls key
milestones in the social achievements of same-sex couples: the
decriminalization of homosexuality in 1981, the civil partnership in
1999, and the legalization of marriage for same-sex couples in 2013.
More specifically, it follows Victor, who works on his father's
construction site while earning his baccalaureate. The first episode
recounts the coming out of his sexual orientation and the reactions it
provokes in his family, between a passive mother and a father who
refuses to accept reality. The following episodes will tell the story of
an adult Victor facing the challenges faced by same-sex couples: having
children, being able to get married, coping with HIV, and marching in
the streets without the risk of being attacked.
In Fiertés, Philippe Faucon addresses powerful issues specific to sexual
minorities, such as the false incompatibility between homosexuality and
family life, as well as the family breakdowns that plague many young
people who come out of the closet. The father, for his part, embodies
the evolution of French attitudes toward the acceptance of
homosexuality, with its flaws and prospects for change that stem solely
from the love he feels for his family. As for Serge, he serves as a
reminder of the beneficial presence of LGBTI organizations in supporting
and supporting young homosexuals excluded from the family home.
As a backdrop, several social themes are briefly addressed, such as
racism, the working conditions of construction workers, and
single-parent families. However, Pride, by placing greater emphasis on
the intimate and personal, neglects the narrative of social struggle and
activist battles for LGBTI rights. Yet it is thanks to social
mobilizations, collective struggles, and the tireless work of
generations of activists (quickly mentioned by Serge's character's work
in an LGBTI rights association), which is still ongoing, that sexual
minorities have won rights from successive governments by creating a
sufficiently strong balance of power.
Elsa (UCL Grenoble)
Philippe Faucon, Pride, Arte, May 2018, three 50-minute episodes.
https://www.unioncommunistelibertaire.org/?Voir-Fiertes-recit-intime-d-une-homosexualite-masculine
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tells, in three fifty-minute episodes, the story of a young homosexual
man who came of age in 1981. The series thus divided recalls key
milestones in the social achievements of same-sex couples: the
decriminalization of homosexuality in 1981, the civil partnership in
1999, and the legalization of marriage for same-sex couples in 2013.
More specifically, it follows Victor, who works on his father's
construction site while earning his baccalaureate. The first episode
recounts the coming out of his sexual orientation and the reactions it
provokes in his family, between a passive mother and a father who
refuses to accept reality. The following episodes will tell the story of
an adult Victor facing the challenges faced by same-sex couples: having
children, being able to get married, coping with HIV, and marching in
the streets without the risk of being attacked.
In Fiertés, Philippe Faucon addresses powerful issues specific to sexual
minorities, such as the false incompatibility between homosexuality and
family life, as well as the family breakdowns that plague many young
people who come out of the closet. The father, for his part, embodies
the evolution of French attitudes toward the acceptance of
homosexuality, with its flaws and prospects for change that stem solely
from the love he feels for his family. As for Serge, he serves as a
reminder of the beneficial presence of LGBTI organizations in supporting
and supporting young homosexuals excluded from the family home.
As a backdrop, several social themes are briefly addressed, such as
racism, the working conditions of construction workers, and
single-parent families. However, Pride, by placing greater emphasis on
the intimate and personal, neglects the narrative of social struggle and
activist battles for LGBTI rights. Yet it is thanks to social
mobilizations, collective struggles, and the tireless work of
generations of activists (quickly mentioned by Serge's character's work
in an LGBTI rights association), which is still ongoing, that sexual
minorities have won rights from successive governments by creating a
sufficiently strong balance of power.
Elsa (UCL Grenoble)
Philippe Faucon, Pride, Arte, May 2018, three 50-minute episodes.
https://www.unioncommunistelibertaire.org/?Voir-Fiertes-recit-intime-d-une-homosexualite-masculine
_________________________________________
A - I N F O S N E W S S E R V I C E
By, For, and About Anarchists
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A-infos-en@ainfos.ca
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