Race d'Ep! 1979

A century of images of homosexuality

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History Drama Documentary

"Race d’Ep!" (which literally translates to "Breed of Faggots") was made by the “father of queer theory,” Guy Hocquenghem, in collaboration with radical queer filmmaker and provocateur Lionel Soukaz. The film traces the history of modern homosexuality through the twentieth century, from early sexology and the nudes of Baron von Gloeden to gay liberation and cruising on the streets of Paris. Influenced by the groundbreaking work of Michel Foucault on the history of sexuality and reflecting the revolutionary queer activism of its day, "Race d’Ep!" is a shockingly frank, sex-filled experimental documentary about gay culture emerging from the shadows.

Release Date 1979-10-24
Runtime 1h 35m
Directors Lionel Soukaz, Guy Hocquenghem
Producer Lionel Soukaz
Writers Guy Hocquenghem, Lionel Soukaz