Mr. Gay Syria

Sep 6, 2018

1h 25m

★ 4.8

Overview

In focusing his attention on the competitors of Mr Gay Syria, director Ayse Toprak shatters the one-dimensional meaning of “refugee”. Using the pageant as a means of escape from political persecution, the organiser Mahmoud — already given asylum in Berlin — hopes to offer the winner a chance to travel as well as bring international attention to the life-threatening situations faced by LGBT Syrians.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Coin Film

Les Films d'Antoine

Toprak Films

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