Abstract artwork depicting two figures in front of a wall with posters and graffiti.

Virtual reality

Queer Utopia: Act I Cruising

(Queer Utopia: Act I Cruising)

From his living room, a retired playwright talks about his life and the lives of queer men of his generation who were expected to be ashamed, meet in secret, and have encounters in toilets. In virtual reality, dark public toilets are the stage for the protagonist’s nostalgic and intimate narrative as he shares his fading memories. It’s then up to the audience to preserve them.

The film, first introduced at the Venice Film Festival, leads us through a space inhabited by fading figures from memories, creating an intergenerational essay about LGBTQIA+ rights as a tribute to a generation decimated by AIDS. It underlines the urgency of protecting the legacy of those who fought for civil rights and freedom, particularly at a time when the rights of this community are under constant threat.

LGBTQ+

Basic information about the film

Title	Queer Utopia: Act I Cruising
Original Title	Queer Utopia: Act I Cruising
Original Language	English, Portuguese
Subtitles	No Subtitles
Premiéra	Czech premiere
Film type	Virtual reality
Year of Production	2023
Country of Origin	Brazil, Portugal
Length	25 min.
Tags	LGBTQ+
Director	Lui Avallos

All screenings

A ticket to the Lucerna Gallery for films from the Immersive Films Competition category is always valid for a specific time slot. If there is available capacity, it is possible to stay longer in the Lucerna Gallery. The ticket can also be purchased as part of a discounted package.

03/13 15:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/13 16:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/13 17:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets

03/13 18:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/13 19:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/13 20:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/14 15:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/14 16:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/14 17:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/14 18:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/14 19:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/14 20:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/15 13:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/15 14:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/15 15:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/15 16:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/15 17:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/15 18:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/15 19:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/15 20:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/16 13:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/16 14:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/16 15:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/16 16:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/16 17:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/16 18:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/16 19:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/16 20:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/17 15:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/17 16:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/17 17:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/17 18:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/17 19:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/17 20:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/18 15:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/18 16:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/18 17:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/18 18:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/18 19:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/18 20:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/19 15:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/19 16:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/19 17:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/19 18:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/19 19:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/19 20:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/20 15:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/20 16:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/20 17:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/20 18:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/20 19:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets
03/20 20:00	Lucerna Gallery Vodičkova 36, Praha 1	Film block	Tickets

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