3rd Macao International Queer Film Festival

The 3rd Macao International Queer Film Festival (MIQFF), organized by Associação de Arte e Cultura - Visão Queer Ilimitado and supported by LUSH, Goethe-Institut Hongkong, Cinemovement, and 10 international consulates, will run May 30-June 21 at Emperor Cinemas (Lisboeta Macau). This year’s theme, “Tenderness·Revolution.”, presents 19 feature films and 4 short films, each offering unique perspectives on queer experiences.

The festival opens with the Macao premiere of Bel Ami, winner of four major awards at the 61st Golden Horse Awards, with director Geng Jun and actor Zhang Zhiyong attending a post-screening talk. Highlights include Centerpiece films such as Lesbian Space Princess, Dreams (Sex Love), The Wedding Banquet remake, and Luca Guadagnino’s Queer. Themed sections “Tenderness” and “Revolution” explore the dual forces of vulnerability and upheaval. The Queer Classic program features a 20th anniversary screening of Brokeback Mountain alongside cult favorites.

A tribute to Malaysian choreographer Ix Wong and a panel on equality, “Tenderness·Revolution: Shall We Talk?”, further enrich the program. Tickets go on sale at 12 PM on May 7 via the festival’s official website and Emperor Cinemas (Lisboeta Macau) box office.

Event information edited for consistency and clarity by The Beat Asia.