QUEER FILM - NEL MIO NOME / INTO MY NAME (West Pride)

Join us for a transformative screening of Nel mio nome / Into my name, a compelling film shedding light on the journeys of four friends – Nic, Leo, Andrea, and Raff – as they share their experiences of gender transition. Reflecting on their socialization as girls, these individuals recount their diverse yet interconnected narratives, revealing the complexities of their identities.

As they navigate their paths, they touch on significant aspects like:
🔹 Conversations with partners
🔹 Choices of pronouns
🔹 Hormone therapy decisions
🔹 Surgery considerations
🔹 Interactions with authorities

In a world that often enforces a strict gender binary, the act of self-determination regarding one's gender identity emerges as a subversive act. This film grants trans individuals a platform to articulate their journeys towards embracing the names they choose for themselves. It intricately portrays the societal hurdles they face while striving to enact necessary social, physical, and legal adjustments.

Cast: Leonardo Arpino, Nicolò Sproccati, Raffaele Baldo, Andrea Ragno
Director: Nicolò Bassetti
Language: Italian (with English subtitles)

Followed by a Conversation:

Engage in a dialogue after the screening, focusing on the film's insights into the lives and processes of transgender individuals. We will also explore the critical roles of friends, chosen families, and safe spaces.

Speakers:
🗨️ Juno Frisk (Transammans) – Expert in trans culture and issues
🗨️ Silas Lilo Jensen (SAQMI) – Musician, culture producer, and organizer of queer events
🗨️ Moderated by Michele Proietti (Reclaim Pride GBG) – Activist in human rights and queer movements.

About the Hosts:

Reclaim Pride GBG: An anti-capitalist movement dedicated to LGBTQIA+ rights, advocating for a Pride experience free from commercialization and pinkwashing.
SAQMI: The Swedish Archive for Queer Moving Images, one of the few global archives for queer film content.
Transammans: Sweden's largest association supporting transgender individuals and their loved ones.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with powerful narratives and foster meaningful conversations!

📍 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
🎟️ Get your tickets here!