Beijing Queer film festival cancelled after harassment from authorities
Summary
Beijing’s annual Love Queer Film Week was cancelled shortly before it was due to begin after authorities reportedly increased pressure on organizers through repeated phone calls. Founded in 2001, the festival provided a public forum in mainland China for films and discussions about LGBTQ+ issues.Key Facts
- Organizers announced the cancellation in an Instagram post late Thursday.
- The festival was scheduled to begin Friday in Beijing.
- The festival was founded in 2001 by Peking University students.
- It was described as one of China’s oldest independent film festivals and the only mainland Chinese festival offering a public forum for LGBTQ+ films and discussions.
- Several international filmmakers whose work was selected for the festival had travelled to China to attend.
- In June, police harassment led to the cancellation of Beijing screenings of LGBTQ+-themed films at the Institut Français.
- Beijing’s public security bureau could not be reached for comment.
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