Mr. Gay Syria (2018)

09/06/2018 (FR) • Documentary • 1h 25m

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.

Mr. Gay Syria (2018)

09/06/2018 (FR) • 1h 25m

Documentary

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.

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Status

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Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords

loss of loved one

refugee

lgbt

syria

syrian refugee

refuge

gay theme

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