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LET’S WATCH DVD’S WITH DANIEL DERCKSEN
12 classic LGBT DVDs you have to have in your collection!
THE DANISH GIRL The extreme truth
of his hidden identity and acceptance of his
true self sets an impassioned artist free in the
exceptionally soulful The Danish Girl. Eddie
Redmayne delivers a tour de force in his dual
roles as man and woman; it is astonishing
how he never imitates or impersonates, but
becomes, immersing himself wholeheartedly
into the character of Lili, allowing his
transformation to be truthful.Redmayne’s
passionate performance is layered with
immense sadness, but equally presents us with the blissful joy
of true fulfilment and absolute enlightenment.What’s truly
admirable about Redmayne’s courageous performance is how
he perfectly captures the innocence and essence of a man who
falls in love for the first time when he unleashes the goddess
inside.The Danish Girl boldly celebrates the valour of those who
embrace their true identity and are not shamed of who they are,
and salutes those whose kind-heartedness makes the world a
place everyone wants to share equally.If you are looking for a
film that offers a sincere and profound journey into the heart and
soul of those who walk a different path, The Danish Girl should
definitely not be missed.It is a film that will transform the way
you see the world of those who live outside your comfort zone.
THE DRESSMAKER If there is one film
that is divinely unique in every possible
way, it’s the quirky Australian charmer The
Dressmaker, a film that transforms you in
many ways. The Dressmaker showcases a
fantastic ensemble cast, with Hugo Weaving
stealing many of the scenes as a zany crossdressing policeman, whose fondness for lady
garments causes much uproar on and off
the screen. The refined and witty comedy
of The Dressmaker allows its characters to
burst out of their shells and do some crazy
stuff; it’s scenes like these that make us yearn for our very
own Dressmaker!These comedic interludes are wonderfully
balanced by melodramatic and thrilling overtures that allow
us to experience a gambit of emotions.Its dark comedy infuses
some darker moments with a breath of fresh air, allowing is to
connect with issues that could easily become overstated. If you
are looking for a film that offers first rate entertainment and
ultimate escapism, let The Dressmaker change your world.
ABRAHAM This is undoubtedly one of
the best South African films ever made, a
profound and consummate masterwork
from industry legend, Jans Rautenbach that
marks his first film in 30 years.It tells an
unforgettable tale that will break your heart,
a story that connects with who we are as
South Africans and how we fit into the bigger
scheme of things. Dann-Jaques Mouton
delivers a riveting performance as Abraham,
an artist and dreamer from Kannaland in
the early 1980’s. It’s an open and honest film
that invites us to make sense of our lives in a world where those
who live in the shadows of society have to survive on nothing
but hope in their hearts, and those who own the world feed this
desolate hopefulness with unimaginable dreams. An inspiring
and tragic tale, filled with the music of Kannaland, Abraham
offers an intimate and emotional viewing experience that is
meaningful and will change your life, creating an awareness of
how important it is to embrace our humanity and those who
share our lives, even the strangers who dare to remind us of the
unpleasant realities outside our comfort zones.
CAROL Love is larger than life in Carol,
Todd Haynes’ masterful poetic ode to
passion, a sumptuous adaptation of
Patricia Highsmith’s seminal novel The
Price of Salt, following two women from
very different backgrounds who find
themselves in an unexpected love affair in
1950s New York. As conventional norms
of the time challenge their undeniable
attraction, an honest story emerges to
reveal the resilience of the heart in the
face of change.Carol poignantly reveals how dangerous it can be
to love for real and break the moral code.Love is splendid and
beautiful and deserves to be celebrated with honour and dignity,
no matter how impossible the quest.Haynes’ [