Films Selected for PFP's LezPlay Film Festival

Pride Films and Plays announces eight short films from four different countries receiving their Chicago premieres during LezPlay Film Festival at the Public House Theatre (3914 N Clark) on February 22nd, 2016.

Pride Films and Plays' LezPlay Film Festival includes films about: a couple's existential barrage of delusion, a teenage girl's search for courage in revealing her double life, a student teacher bond through secret love, an older woman's exploration of her past, the loss of balance in the dynamic of two, a conversation about Clitoris & Clitoris Awareness, the ups and downs of a young Lesbian relationship and the search for the perfect dance partner.

The screening commences at 7:30PM, is approximately 90 minutes and will be followed by a brief talkback. The Public House Theater bar will be open beginning at 7:00 PM. Please come early and have a drink with us!

Warning: some of the short films contain adult themes, language, and brief nudity. You are going to love them!

Tickets for the complete evening of programs are $10. Tickets can be purchased at www.pridefilmsandplays.com or by calling 1.800.737.0984.

LezPlay Film Festival Selections:

Our Place

Director: Al Benoit; Writers: Kelsey Cornell & Al Benoit US, 18 minutes 56 seconds)

A young lesbian couple takes on the ups and downs of living in Indiana and their question of marriage challenges their relationship.

A Kiss From Your Lips

Writer/Director: Allison Tate (US, 3 minutes 30 seconds)

A young woman searches for her perfect dance partner.

Clitorissma

Writer/Director: Giovanna Carla Gia Balestra (Denmark, 13 minutes 40 seconds)

The first mother/daughter conversation about Clitoris & Clitoris Awareness told through women stories & animated art.

Deux

Writer/Director: Lauren Brim and Jethro Massey (US, 10 minutes 55 seconds)

Three couples show the intense desire to connect, the loss of balance in the dynamic of two, and the journey of the individual in relationship.

Hallway

Writer/Director: Leah Shore (US, 4 minutes 6 seconds)

Shot exclusively in a secret sex club in New York City, a drug-induced couple unleash upon each other an existential barrage of delusion and broken dreams.

Betty

Writer/Director: Kristiina Kello (UK, 8 minutes 44 seconds)

An elderly woman lives alone with her plants and memories. One day, a newspaper advertisement catches her eye which invites her to explore her past.

Late Expectations

Director: Laurie Arakaki; Writer: Thais Francis (US, 11 minutes 27 seconds)

India is a model student, good daughter, fun best friend and loving girlfriend. Internally, she is tormented, and hides a secret that threatens to end her most important relationships.

The Ant and The Cricket

Writer/Director: Julia Ritchel (Germany, 15 minutes 8 seconds)

18-year old student Lena and her French teacher bond through a secret love, which is brought to

an end when Katharina goes back to her old ways.

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