Completed - SWISS-GERMAN - LGBT, Documentary - 102 minutes
Love is Not a Crime
Year of production : 2014 Director(s) : Stefan HAUPT Writer(s) : Stefan HAUPT Cast : Matthias HUNGERBÜHLER, Sven SCHELKER Producer(s) : Ivan MADEO (CONTRAST FILM ZÜRICH GMBH), Urs FREY
A gorgeous dramatization of gay lovers Ernst and Robi who meet in Zurich in 1958 against the backdrop of “The Circle” (the pioneering gay organization and internationally renowned underground club), this award-winning drama also showcases the true story of Ernst and Robi, featuring interviews with the men (now in their 80s) along with stunning archival images and fascinating research into this incredible era in gay history. Starring Matthias Hungerbuhler and Sven Schelker as Ernst and Robi.
Country(ies) : GERMANY
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Outfest 2014 (Grand Jury Award, Best Documentary)Berlinale - EFM 2014 (Teddy Award )Berlinale - EFM 2014 (Panorama Audience Award)Boston LGBT Film Festival 2014 (Audience Award, Best Documentary)Long Island G&L Festival 2014 (Jury Award, Best Documentary)Long Island G&L Festival 2014 (Jury Award, Best Documentary)Perlen Queer Film Festival, Hannover Germany 2014 (Audience Award, Best Documentary)