Memory-ish: An Oral History of QueerFest

Memory-ish: An Oral History of QueerFest (2025)

Tagline: Not only a film festival, but also a space for resistance

Overview: The documentary focuses on the story of QueerFest, the first and only LGBTI+ film festival in Turkey, which has been organized in Ankara since 2011. Through interviews with the founders of QueerFest, volunteers and staff who have contributed to the festival, the 14-year journey of the festival and the culture and arts landscape shaped by Turkey's political climate are told. QueerFest's self-organizational connection with the Pink Life Association, its connection with the “lubunya” (queer community) of Ankara and the cultural capital it inherited from there, is transformed into a powerful political voice by developing the practice of mobilizing through art. Since 2017, the festival has continued its resistance against the bans and heavy censorship obstacles every year and opens a space for many queer people living in Turkey who are interested in the field of culture and art and want to produce in this sphere.

Release Date: 22 January 2025

Runtime: 45 minutes

Genres: Documentary and History

Language: English and Türkçe

Status: Released

Writer: Asya Leman and Çağla Sumru

Director: Asya Leman and Çağla Sumru

Producer: Asya Leman and Çağla Sumru

Vote Average: 7.1

Vote Count: 549

Visit: Official Memory-ish: An Oral History of QueerFest Website

Cast

Actor Name Character Name
Müge Atala
Bilge TaÅŸ

Ratings

7.1/10 based on 549 votes.

Review

Memory-ish: An Oral History of QueerFest is a genres film blending Documentary and History themes with strong direction from Asya Leman and Çağla Sumru. Produced under , the movie runs 45 minutes and has been praised for its performances and production. At moviesflix.post.in, it stands out as a highlight of 22 January 2025 cinema.

FAQs

Q: What is the genre of the Memory-ish: An Oral History of QueerFest?
A: It falls into Documentary and History genres.

Q: Who directed the Memory-ish: An Oral History of QueerFest?
A: Asya Leman and Çağla Sumru directed the Memory-ish: An Oral History of QueerFest.

Q: When is the Memory-ish: An Oral History of QueerFest releasing?
A: The release date is 22 January 2025.

Q: What is the runtime of Memory-ish: An Oral History of QueerFest?
A: The runtime is approximately 45 minutes.

Q: Who wrote the Memory-ish: An Oral History of QueerFest?
A: The Memory-ish: An Oral History of QueerFest is written by Asya Leman and Çağla Sumru.