The Last Year of Darkness
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Tue 19 Nov · 18:00
A bass-heavy, neon-coloured love letter to the Chengdu underground scene, a coming-of-age documentary that celebrates the ephemerality of youth.
Documentary • Coming-of-age • Hidden-gem
Part of Tuesday Wonders
Part of Queer East
As the city of Chengdu changes, the future of Funky Town, a beloved queer-friendly techno club, is unclear. For a vibrant group of DJs, drag performers, artists, lovers, ravers, and skaters, the club is a sanctuary for underground partying and allows them to thrive after the sun sets.
But with construction cranes looming and a metro station encroaches, the partygoers are forced to face what brought them to the club in the first place, and make the most of their remaining time there.
Screening as part of the Queer East touring Film Festival.
Details
Original language title
午夜出走
Duration
1hr 35mins
Director
Benjamin Mullinkosson
Year
2023
Country of origin
China
Language
Mandarin with English Subtitles
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Strands & seasons
Part of Queer East
Established in response to the systemic lack of Asian LGBTQ+ representation on the big screen, Queer East returns for its fourth edition, touring in venues across the UK.
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