Gypo

“Hottest ticket at Cannes” — Yahoo

 When young Czech refugee Tasha (rising star Chloe Sirene), comes into the life of working-class British housewife Helen (TV star Pauline McLynn) they are instantly drawn to one another—finding connection and unexpected passion. While Helen endures her bigoted husband Paul (legendary British actor Paul McGann) and wild teenage daughter Kelly (bad-ass Tamzin Dunstone) Tasha and her mother (the amazing Rula Lenska) await their British passports and deal with the pervasive immigrant-bashing that surrounds them (“Gypo” is a racist British epithet for Gypsy/Roma-Sinti people and refugees). The film’s entire cast give tremendous performances as the story unfolds from three perspectives, ala Kurosawa’s classic, Rashomon. With a distinctive, atmospheric aesthetic and filmed in Lars von Trier’s Dogme95 style (hand-held camera, location shooting, no special lighting, etc.), Gypo is the first certified lesbian themed Dogme film.

Girl Seeks Girl-Chica, Busca, Chica

“THE L WORD with a Spanish lilt!” —Edge San Francisco 

This hot and hilarious lesbian soap opera takes you on a wild ride through the mixed up love lives of a group of sexy Madrid lesbians including the unbelievably gorgeous Spanish TV star Celia Freijeiro who plays Nines, the bartender at the local dyke bar (for L Word fans, think Euro-Shane). She’s got her hands full with her latest conquest, the ultra-clingy Monica. Meanwhile, Nines is pursuing Monica’s roommate (the ravishing but straight Carmen) while also trying to fend off the newly out Ana, who keeps pestering Nines to teach her the ways of lesbian love! “With dialogue that sizzles and a heart bigger than Madrid itself, Girl Seeks Girl has that sublime quality akin to recognizing the joy of a particular moment as you experience it.

"You won’t want the fun to end!” —Frameline, San Francisco LGBT Film Fest

Producing Adults

"Sensitively portrays love between women." – The Weekly News 

 Desperate for a child, Venla rebels against her male lover’s resistance and goes for a back alley do-it-yourself in vitro treatment – where she ends up falling in love with her female doctor! Antero (Kari-Pekka Toivonen), a speed skater, and Venla (Minna Haapkyla), a psychologist, are a modern, long-time unmarried couple in Finland. But their relationship is in crisis: Venla wants them to finally marry and have a family. Antero is fine with marrying, but definitely does not want children, particularly as he believes it will interfere with his success in sports. Fearful of losing Venla, Antero proposes, but secretly, he also gets a vasectomy. Frustrated and angry (and determined to have a child), Venla concocts a plan to have an “after hours” insemination at the fertility clinic where she works. But to her surprise, she begins to develop feelings for Satu (Minttu Mustakallio), the sympathetic female doctor in on the scheme.What happens when one partner wants to have a baby and the other doesn’t?

This ultimately irreconcilable difference marks the incisive starting point for director Aleksi Salmanpera’s accomplished debut feature that the LA Times called, “consistently unpredictable.” Producing Adults (Finland’s official submission for the 2004 Academy Awards) unfolds a tangle of drama and deceptions as the film grapples with the fundamental question: What are the things we do (and refuse to do) for love?

 "An insightful, well-acted film." - AfterEllen.com

Shelter Me

"Maria de Medeiros and Antonia Liskova star as Anna and Mara, arguably the world's most gorgeous lesbian couple." — Combustible Celluloid 

Lesbian couple Anna and Mara return from a holiday abroad, and realize that Anis, a young Moroccan immigrant, managed to hide in their car in order to cross the border to Italy. At first unsure of what to do, they decide to take him with them. Gradually Anis establishes himself in the life of the couple and for a brief moment, the three manage to help and support each other in an unusual and emotionally intricate relation.

Yet this precarious balance is short-lived: Anis loses his job and is rejected by Mara with whom he has fallen in love, and Anna finds her idyllic domestic arrangement falling to pieces. Shelter Me portrays three very unique characters confronted with an array of contemporary social issues. The richly portrayed relationship between Anna and Mara is the emotional centerpiece of this compassionate and moving drama.

 "I LOVED this film... One of the best lesbian-themed films I've seen." — AfterEllen.com 

 In Italian w/ English Subtitles

November Moon

What is the price of love and loyalty in a world at war? 

One of the all-time, best-loved lesbian love stories, November Moon is a powerful drama set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied France during WWII. The beautiful Gabrielle Osburg stars as November, a Jewish refugee who flees Germany for the relative safety of Paris. When November is rescued by the beautiful Frenchwoman Ferial (Christiane Millet) the two women fall in love. A timeless and compelling love story, November Moon is a true classic of lesbian cinema.

"A wartime romance in which the two lovers just happen to be women... Both Osburg (November) and Millet (Férial) give powerful performances, and thanks to von Grote's sensitive direction, this gripping slice of herstory achieves a quiet grandeur." — Time Out London

The Fish Child

Gripping tale of forbidden lesbian romance and a crime heist gone wrong 

 “The Fish Child is an upstairs-downstairs cross-border lesbian love-on-the-run thriller.” – SCREEN DAILY NINE 

Nominations for Argentina’s Academy Awards! Celebrated Argentine director Lucia Puenzo (XXY) returns with this gripping tale of forbidden lesbian romance and a crime heist gone wrong. Gifted Argentine actress Ines Efron stars as Lala, a teenager from the most exclusive suburban neighborhood in Buenos Aires. Lala is in love with Ailin, her family’s 20-year-old Paraguayan maid (played by Argentine pop star turned actress, Mariela Vitale, aka Emme).

The girls hatch a plan to rob Lala’s family to fund their dream of living together in Paraguay, at the shores of lake Ypoá. But while Lala waits to be reunited with her lover in Ypoá, Ailin is detained in the outskirts of Buenos Aires for a crime she did not commit. Desperate to be with her girlfriend, Lala hatches a dangerous rescue plan to get her back. A thrilling romantic drama, The Fish Child boasts beautiful cinematography and electrifying performances from its two female leads. The film also co-stars Spanish actor Carlos Bardem (brother of Oscar winner Javier Bardem).

Joe + Belle

The lesbian "Thelma and Louise" 

 Joe + Belle is an incredibly funny and romantic new lesbian feature boasting a great story, a whimsically dark comic sensibility and stellar performances. Writer-director-star Veronica Kedar shines as Joe — a laid-back dope dealer full of magnetic charisma. Sivan Levy is Belle — a forlorn yet irresistibly sensual crazy girl who attaches herself to Joe and refuses to let go.

 The chemistry here is spot-on perfect as the two girls fall madly in love against the backdrop of a wild cross-country getaway — after they accidentally kill a guy! Full of whimsical sensibility and black humor, Joe + Belle is destined to restore your faith in young love. 

“A creative tour-de-force… Joe + Belle manages to say something deep about love and violence while still offering all the gallows humor you could hope for.” —AfterEllen.com 

“Kedar and Levy (she reminds me of Marion Cotillard) are excellent in the lead roles and their bitter-sweet chemistry is just heart-breaking.” —Twitchfilm

 “Charming.” —SheWired.com

Elena Undone

Elegant and refined Elena (Necar Zadegan, TV’s 24 ) is a devoted wife to her pastor husband, mother to her teenage son and daughter to her traditional Indian family. For so many years she has been living her life on autopilot. Grief-stricken lesbian writer Peyton (ravishingly beautiful Traci Dinwiddie, TV’s “Supernatural”) is struggling to move on from recent hardship.  When the two meet they form an immeasurable bond that shakes the foundation of their sheltered worlds and Elena is confronted with intense and unexpected feelings for a woman. As their relationship takes on a life of its own, what ensues is one of the most passionate and intimate female-on-female scenes ever filmed. Equal parts charming, funny and poignant as well as smoldering and sensual, this beautifully shot film is based on director Nicole Conn’s own life. This deluxe edition also includes a terrific bonus extra: The Director's Cut of the love scene!

Tomboy

From out lesbian director Celine Sciamma (Water Lilies), TOMBOY tells the story of 10-year-old Laure (played by the amazing Zoe Heran) who moves to the suburbs and decides to pass as a boy amongst the pack of neighborhood kids. As “Mikael” she catches the attention of leader of the pack Lisa, who becomes smitten with her. At home with her parents and younger sister Jeanne, she is Laure; while hanging out with her new pals and girlfriend, she is Mikael. Finding resourceful ways to hide her true self, Laure takes advantage of her new identity, as if the end of the summer would never reveal her unsettling secret. Writer-director Céline Sciamma brings a light and charming touch to this contemporary coming-of-age story which deftly explores relationships between children and their peers; between children and their parents; and the even more complicated relationship between one’s heart and one’s body. TOMBOY's hugely successful US theatrical release has earned the film rave reviews and fans across the country. This deluxe edition also includes a terrific bonus extra: "The Making of Tomboy" with Director Céline Sciamma!

Bloomington

Teacher-Student Romance in the tradition of LOVING ANNABELLE! 

 BLOOMINGTON is a coming-of-age drama about Jackie Kirk, the former child star of a sci- fi hit show. Hoping to find independence from her somewhat overbearing mother, Jackie leaves California for the Midwest to attend college. Surprisingly, she doesn’t fit in with her peers, who are constantly aware of her celebrity status. At a department mixer, Jackie is instantly attracted to Catherine, a young professor with a reputation. Both being outsiders, they develop an intense bond as they pursue a secret affair. This deluxe edition also includes a terrific 18-minute bonus extra behind-the-scenes featurette!