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Introduction, Film Screening and Discussion: Fighting for Sexual Rights in the Early Twentieth Century: Magnus Hirschfeld, Sexual Science and Anders als die Andern (1919)
17th February 2016 @ 18:30 - 20:30
Free
Special film screening of Anders als die Andern (1919) with introduction and discussion.
Released in 1919, Anders als die Andern [Different from the Others] is one of the first films in history to portray male homosexuality in a sympathetic light. It was directed by Richard Oswald (1880-1963) and tells the story of a homosexual musician who get blackmailed after falling in love with one of his protégés. The film was co-written by German-Jewish sexual scientist Magnus Hirschfeld (1868-1935), who also makes a brief appearance in the film. Hirschfeld was one of the most important early sexual scientists and founder of the Institute for Sexual Research in Berlin. He is also remembered as a pioneering activist who advocated for gay, lesbian, trans and intersex rights throughout his life.
Our project director Dr Jana Funke will introduce the film and discuss Hirschfeld’s work as a sexual scientist and as a sexual rights activist.
Anders als die Andern is a silent film, accompanied by a musical score, and will be shown with English inter titles.
Organised by Exeter LGBTQ+ Soc
Free but please register your attendance on the Facebook event or by emailing lgbt@ex.ac.uk