Now in its third year, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok presents the Pride Film Festival to celebrate Pride Month, showcasing films that are hand-picked to celebrate all things queer and everything in between and beyond. The event takes place on June 24 at the Grand Studio situated on the 6th floor of Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, Soi Ton Son.
The festival is presented in collaboration with the US and Australian embassies.
The festival features four films that have played iconic roles in the LGBTI movement. All are in English.
Showtimes are as follows:
Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey in Dallas Buyers Club. (Photos courtesy of imdb.com)
Dallas Buyers Club (2013), 11am to 1pm
Ron, a skilled rodeo cowboy diagnosed with HIV/Aids, stumbles upon a prohibited medication that holds the potential to extend the lifespan of patients. Determined to overcome the limitations imposed by the system, he embarks on an audacious mission to covertly deliver the much-needed medicine to those who require it the most.
Théodore Pellerin and Lucas Hedges in Boy Erased.
Boy Erased (2018), 1.30-3.30pm
A biographical drama film based on Garrard Conley's 2016 memoir. A coming-of-age story of Jared who realises he is gay, but his family sends him away to conversion therapy.
Tilda Cobham-Hervey in 52 Tuesdays.
52 Tuesdays (2013), 4-6pm
This award-winning Australian film centres around a teenage girl, Billie, who deals with the confusing period of a parent gender transition.
Hedwig And The Angry Inch.
Hedwig And The Angry Inch (2001), 6-8pm
Based on the 1998 stage show hit, this rock musical follows Hedwig Robinson, a gay East German rock singer, and her search for stardom and love.
Admission is free. Limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance reservation is required and each person is limited to one movie viewing session only.
For reservation, visit bit.ly/PRPrideFilmFestival2023EN. Call 02-056-9999 or email kimptonmaalaibangkok@ihg.com for more information.
