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Stories of courage and resistance in LGBTQ+ films

While actor Niza Jay defies stereotypes to empower Black queers in South Africa, producer Igor Myakotin depicts queer life in Russia. And Indonesian filmmaking is being revolutionized by director Khozy Rizal. These three men are inspiring a new generation of filmmakers and bringing queer diversity onto the screen.

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Film producer Igor Myakotin portrays queer life under the repressive Russian regime. His films "Queendom" and "Welcome to Chechnya" have won multiple awards.

Arts Unveiled „Queer Cinema“ | Igor Myakotin — Russian director Igor MyakotinImage: DW

South African actor Niza Jay has garnered international praise for breaking with stereotypes and empowering Black queers in "The Wound" and Phillip Miller's "Nkoli: The Vogue Opera."

Arts Unveiled „Queer Cinema“ | Niza Jay — South African actor Niza JayImage: DW

Indonesian director Khozy Rizal is revolutionizing cinema in his home country, and has made history in Cannes with the film "Basri & Salma in a Never-Ending Comedy."

Arts Unveiled „Queer Cinema“ | Khozy Rizal — Indonesian director Khozy RizalImage: DW

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Arts Unveiled — Experiencing and understanding the art world

Arts Unveiled dives deep into the international creative scene, uncovering new ideas and explaining cultural phenomena that shape our history, present and future. Who are the artists? What are their greatest works of art? And how are they having an impact? Where can we find their exciting projects?

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