Life is an uphill battle, love is a battlefield. The violence, unrequited love, or even simply the boredom of life, can become overwhelming. This dramatic program features two short films written and directed by actor James Franco. Green Line (Germain Collinge Ménard, Canada, 2010): A glance with a stranger, a lingering moment of ”what if?” The Clerk’s Tale (James Franco, USA, 2010): As another day nears its end, a department store clerk goes through the motions. Small-Time Revolutionary (Miikka Leskinen, Finland/United Kingdom, 2010): England, 1988: A young revolutionary finds himself caught between two opposing worlds and needs to decide whether to keep up appearances or stand up for who he is. The Feast of Stephen (James Franco, USA, 2009): Stephen’s fantasies turn dangerous when the objects of his lust notice his attentions. To the Marriage of True Minds (Andrew Steggall, United Kingdom, 2010): Two young men have escaped persecution in Baghdad. Now separated in the United Kingdom, their reunion is dependent upon the remembrance of a sonnet by Shakespeare and a paper boat... Evolution (Brian Patterson, USA, 2009): As a couple grows in different directions, they both need to find a way to evolve together. Little Love (Quentin Lee, USA, 2010): When desires for the future become entangled, friendships—and a relationship—are torn apart among a group of friends. Last Call (Nick Corporon, USA, 2009): In the afterlife, a regretful man revisits the mistakes of a lost relationship and, when given a second chance, must face the reality that his love may be better off without him. Love is a Battlefield 95 min. Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival, the second oldest film festival of its kind in the US, is presenting 54 programs over 10 days from November 4-13, 2010. Advance sales are available until the day before the show. After that, tickets must be purchased at the theater box office on the day of the screening. Regular Screenings: $10 ($8 members), Matinee Screenings (before 5:00 pm): $8 ($6 members).
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