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Race d'Ep! 1979 Directed by Lionel Soukaz , Guy Hocquenghem

A century of images of homosexuality

"Race d’Ep!" (which literally translates to "Breed of Faggots") was made by the “father of queer theory,” Guy Hocquenghem, in collaboration with radical queer filmmaker and provocateur Lionel Soukaz. The film traces the history of modern homosexuality through the twentieth century, from early sexology and the nudes of Baron von Gloeden to gay liberation and cruising on the streets of Paris. Influenced by the groundbreaking work of Michel Foucault on the history of sexuality and reflecting the revolutionary queer activism of its day, "Race d’Ep!" is a shockingly frank, sex-filled experimental documentary about gay culture emerging from the shadows.

Country France
Production Country France
Language French
Spoken Language French
Production Company Little Sisters Production
Release Date 24 October 1979
95 mins
Cast
Elizar Van Effenterre Baron Von Gloeden
Gilles Sandier Client 1
Pierre Hahn Magnus Hirschfeld
Jean Demelier Assistant de Hirschfeld
Yves Jacquemard Assistant de Hirschfeld
Jean-Michel Sénécal Assistant de Hirschfeld
Claire Amiard Une secrétaire
Adeline André Une secrétaire
Piotr Stanislas Un SS / L'Américain (as Piotr)
Hunks Clements Le joli blond