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DeutschArmy of Lovers or Revolt of the Perverts
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| Directed by | Rosa von Praunheim |
| Screenplay by | Rosa von Praunheim |
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Production company | Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion |
| Distributed by | Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | West Germany |
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Army of Lovers or Revolt of the Perverts (German: Armee der Liebenden oder Aufstand der Perversen) is a 1979 German documentary film directed by Rosa von Praunheim.[1]
The film was shown at the University of California's Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive in 1982.[2]
Plot[edit]
The film is about the state and development of the LGBT rights movement in the US after the Stonewall riots of 1969.
Awards[edit]
- 1979: Nomination for the Gold Hugo at the Chicago International Film Festival[3]
Reception[edit]
J. Hoberman wrote in the Village Voice: "Army of Lovers has its own moments of sentimental stridency, but it´s a heartfelt, challenging, and often stirring film that deserves the widest possible audience."[4]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Kuzniar, The Queer German Cinema, p. 89
- ^ "Army of Lovers or Revolt of the Perverts". Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, 1982. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Rosa von Praunheim - Awards". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
- ^ "Rosa's Colored Glances". Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive - Village Voice. 10 December 1979. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
References[edit]
- Kuzniar, Alice. The Queer German Cinema, Stanford University Press, 2000, ISBN 978-0-8047-3995-5
- Murray, Raymond. Images in the Dark: An Encyclopedia of Gay and Lesbian Film and Video. TLA Publications, 1994, ISBN 978-1-880707-01-2
