Five minutes capture Gerd Hansen, a gay masseur, as he reflects on his life and the culture of the LGBTQ+ community in the 1980s.
Synopsis
Five minutes capture Gerd Hansen, a gay masseur, as he reflects on his life and the culture of the LGBTQ+ community in the 1980s.
Synopsis
Gerd Hansen, a 55-year-old gay masseur, reflects on his life in the 1980s in Jochen Hick's short documentary. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the gay community before the AIDS epidemic, Hansen shares personal stories that reveal the social dynamics of the time. Premiering at the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen in 1987, the film received the Prize of the German Film Critics, marking its significance in queer cinema.
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Why Watch
- Meet Gerd Hansen, a gay masseur from the 1980s.
- See the vibrant gay culture before the AIDS epidemic.
- Find out about the film's critical acclaim in queer cinema.
Did You Know
- The documentary premiered at the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen in 1987.
- Gerd Hansen was 55 years old at the time of the documentary's release.
- The film has a duration of 5 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary 'Gerd Hansen, 55'?
Jochen Hick directed the documentary 'Gerd Hansen, 55'.
What year was 'Gerd Hansen, 55' released?
'Gerd Hansen, 55' was released in 1987.
What award did 'Gerd Hansen, 55' receive?
'Gerd Hansen, 55' received the Prize of the German Film Critics.
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