Race d'Ep! (1979)

Race d'Ep! (1979)

A century of images of homosexuality 1979-10-24 France 95 Min. PG-13
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Overview

"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.

Cast

Elizar Van Effenterre is Baron Von Gloeden
Baron Von Gloeden
Gilles Sandier is Client 1
Pierre Hahn is Magnus Hirschfeld
Magnus Hirschfeld
Jean Demelier is Assistant de Hirschfeld
Assistant de Hirschfeld
Yves Jacquemard is Assistant de Hirschfeld
Assistant de Hirschfeld
Jean-Michel Sénécal is Assistant de Hirschfeld
Assistant de Hirschfeld
Claire Amiard is Une secrétaire
Une secrétaire
Adeline André is Une secrétaire
Une secrétaire
Piotr Stanislas is Un SS / L'Américain (as Piotr)
Un SS / L'Américain (as Piotr)
Hunks Clements is Le joli blond
Le joli blond