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THE CINEMA OF GENDER TRANSGRESSION

October 8 – October 11

An extensive, ongoing series exploring the ways in which cinema has intersected with the experiences, struggles, and ideas of transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming lives and communities, “The Cinema of Gender Transgression” showcases contemporary films and videos that explore concepts related to gender transgression as well as films that have had historical resonance within and beyond these communities.
Transgender and gender-nonconforming issues hold a more prominent place in the national conversation today than ever before, though gender transgression and the experiences of these individuals have always existed. This series aims to call attention to those films that dared to question gender norms in periods when even to broach the topic was considered controversial, and to provide a platform for the contemporary socio-political concerns of trans filmmakers and artists challenging the gender binary today.

The October chapter features a retrospective of Berlin-based multi-disciplinary artist Vika Kirchenbauer, in two short film programs organized by Angelo Madsen. Vika’s expansive work exploring the politics of labor, performance, language, and art history over the past two decades has distinguished her practice as rigorous, perplexing, and thoroughly singular. Kirchenbauer will be in attendance to speak with Angelo Madsen following both programs. Later in the weekend, “The Cinema of Gender Transgression” will continue with an in-person appearance from Annie Sprinkle & Beth Stephens, who will present the NYC premiere screenings of the third film in their climate crisis trilogy: PLAYING WITH FIRE: AN ECOSEXUAL EMERGENCY (2025).

“The Cinema of Gender Transgression” is guest-curated by Joey Carducci and Angelo Madsen.

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