International Queer Shorts: Near Future(s)(HKLGFF 2024)

Movie Name: Seahorse Parents *
Language: Dutch, English(English Subtitles)
Category: -
Duration: 10 Mins
Director: Miriam Guttmann
Story: There is only one male species on Earth that can get pregnant. In the short documentary, four (soon to be) transgender parents share their personal stories of what carrying their future children as transgender males has been like.

Movie Name: The ABCs of Book Banning **
Language: English(English Subtitles)
Category: -
Duration: 27 Mins
Director: Sheila Nevins
Co-directors: Naz Habtezghi, Trish Adlesic
Story: 2024 Oscar Nominee for Best Documentary Short
In recent years, more than 2,500 books have been removed from school districts around the US, labelled as banned, restricted, or challenged, and made unavailable to millions of students. By no accident, the themes targeted are the usual scapegoats of the American Right - LGBTQ issues, Black History, and women’s empowerment - impeding the power of future generations to develop their own thoughts and opinions on critical social issues. By weaving together a lyrical montage of young readers and authors, this documentary reveals the voices of the impacted parties, and inspires hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.

Movie Name: Leo **
Language: English(English Subtitles)
Category: -
Duration: 14 Mins
Director: Fernando Reinaldos
Story: On their last day together before he moves to Los Angeles for college, Leo and Kai hide in the sports centre where they have always played basketball. What starts as a prank ends with Leo confessing his feelings for his best friend Kai.

Movie Name: Queen Size *
Language: French(English Subtitles)
Category: -
Duration: 19 Mins
Director: Avril Besson
Story: This morning, Marina has an appointment with Charlie to sell her a mattress. This evening, she will cancel her plane for Reunion. But they do not know that yet.

Movie Name: Skin *
Language: English(English Subtitles)
Category: -
Duration: 7 Mins
Director: Leo Behrens
Story: With the help of her inner manifestation, the ice man, she sheds her old skin and embraces her true identity.

* Hong Kong Premiere
** Asia Premiere