Papa Rainbow
彩虹伴我行
Dir.: Popo Fan
China
2016 | 80 min.
Documentary
In China, most families have difficulties facing their lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender (LGBT) children. They have to contend with common social beliefs that homosexuality is shameful, abnormal, a perverted condition caused by deviant family relationships. Many parents see their kids as their property, and fathers often assert their authority to ensure that no harm comes to the family reputation.
The documentary “Papa Rainbow” features six Chinese fathers who talk openly and freely about their experiences with their LGBT children. Speaking out against discrimination and stigma, they redefine what it means to protect a household. They fully embrace their kids for who they are, and become pioneer activists fighting for an equal and diverse society.
Chinese (Mandarin) with English subtitles.
In one screening at Kino Bize - November 26 at 18.00. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director Popo Fan.
Popo Fan is a Chinese queer filmmaker and activist. His documentary films featured topics such as same-sex marriage (New Beijing, New Marriage), transgender (Be A Woman) and feminism (The VaChina Monologues). His trilogy, Chinese Closet, Mama Rainbow and Papa Rainbow, focuses on LGBT families in China and has had made a strong impact on Chinese society. Since 2016, he has worked on experimental and fictional films. In 2011, he received the Prism Award from Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. He also participated in Berlinale Talents 2017.
The screening is organised in collaboration with the French Institute in Latvia.
Papa Rainbow - Trailer from Queer Comrades on Vimeo.
