HARDLINE Sponsored Film- STRAPPED

Sat | Aug 13 | 7:00 | Cineplex International Village
Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2011

HARDLINE Chat is thrilled to be returning as Gold Reel Sponsor of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival again this year. It's going to be an exciting time for the city of Vancouver as it Plays host to the North American Out Games, Hosts VANCOUVER Pride as well as the cities celebration of Quuer Vancouver, all happening in August!

The Vancouver Queer Film Festival presents Celebrate Queer Vancouver. Running July 21 to August 21, this month-long multifaceted Celebration showcases film, visual art, community dialogue and – at the centre of it all – a public art installation to engage and celebrate the dynamic experiences and achievements of Vancouver’s queer communities

Part of our Annual sponsorship HARDLINE gets to present three films. We are so happy witrh our selections and the first on our list to preview is STRAPPED.

Sat | Aug 13 | 7:00 | Cineplex International Village
It’s a stormy Saturday night and a young, handsome rent-boy has a problem. The problem is not a bad date, but an apartment building: a colossal labyrinth of hallways, doorways and stairwells. As the nameless hustler tries to find his way out of the apartment building after a date, he finds himself “fallen down the rabbit hole” of gay sex, money and strange, brief encounters.

Strapped is a dream-like character sketch of a refreshingly well-spoken prostitute and the very different men who seek a little of his time. The dialogue is laced with Shakespearean and Foucaultian references and the sex is peppered with a raw tenderness that, at times, even surprises the calm and collected protagonist. This balanced blend of intellect and intimacy makes this feature drama by debut director Joseph Graham a delight.

Strapped | Joseph Graham | USA | 2010 | 95 min