The 19th of June took us to 70s Germany through a journey of self exploration and societal deciphering with 1971’s It is not the homosexual who is perverse, but the society in which he lives
A harsh but deeply sympathetic sociological essay film about gay life in Berlin in a time of secrecy and oppression, with no diegetic sound and constant narration, following Daniel’s unsatisfying immersion into gay society.
The film was an emancipation call for homosexuals to organize and fight for their freedom. Triggering the modern gay rights movement in West Germany and Switzerland, and also founding great resonance internationally.
This documentary served as not only a social but also psychological evaluation of gay men in the 70s. It didn’t shy away from the honesty in the misfortune that comes with the fear of coming out.
Atop of societal ridicule, the film tackles the psychological effect of being a gay man in 70s Germany. This is well captured by following Daniel and his pleasure seeking escapades, unsure if he wants casual pleasure or a commited relationship, and if it’s the latter, how will it preservere in the society around him?
The confusion is put to a halt when he encounters a group of young men who enlighten him on the concept of all gay men coming together in the fight for acceptance, not subjects to peculiarity; organising with other minority rights activists and cement their presence in the world.
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