Army of Lovers or Revolt of the Perverts (1979)

Original title

Armee der Liebenden oder Revolte der Perversen

Directed by

Rosa von Praunheim

Genre

documentary film, LGBTQ-related film

Country

Germany

Runtime

1h 35m

Rating

4.0 of 10 from 5 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary uses interviews, photos, and protest footage to examine the gay rights movement and the fight against oppression. Various activists and public figures share their experiences and commentary.

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What happens

Army of Lovers or Revolt of the Perverts (German: Armee der Liebenden oder Aufstand der Perversen) is a 1979 West German documentary film directed by Rosa von Praunheim. The film features interviews, photo montages, and footage of marches and rallies. Among those interviewed and who offered commentary include Fred Halstead, Troy Perry, John Rechy, Grace Jones and Arthur Bell. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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