QUEER CINEMA CLUB presents THE SKIN I LIVE IN

Every month at the Paradise Theatre, curator and host Peter Knegt is offering queers (and anyone who loves them) a classic queer film, special guests and performers, and some good old fashioned drinks and conversation in the Paradise’s stunning lobby bar. Each film is paired with a different local queer artist, who will design an original poster for the screening.

On September 25th, we celebrate one of (if not the) greatest queer filmmakers of all-time: Pedro Almodóvar! The living legend — who is debuting his first English-language feature The Room Next Door earlier in the month — will be turning 75 on that date, and Queer Cinema Club will lead the Toronto celebration of that milestone by screening one of his many masterpieces, 2011’s The Skin I Live In.

Described by Almodóvar himself as "a horror story without screams or frights,” The Skin I Live In follows skilled plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Ledgard (Antonio Banderas, serving), who is trying to develop a new skin that could save the lives of burn victims. After a decade of work, he has finally created a skin that guards the body, but is still sensitive to touch. With the aid of his faithful housekeeper (Marisa Paredes), Ledgard tests his creation on Vera (Elena Anaya), who is held prisoner against her will in the doctor's mansion.

A melodramatic thriller that only Almodóvar could pull off, The Skin I Live In’s themes of memory, degradation, grief and survival feel like exactly what the filmmaker might want us to ponder at his own birthday party.

We’ll also have a pre-show featuring a Almodóvarian-inspired performance from one of our other all time favourites, Gay Jesus. And we invite everyone who joins us to please come dressed inspired by Pedro. That could mean a general vibe or a specific film, whatever suits you best. We’ll have a few great prizes for the most impressive among you!

Get your tickets, and thank you so much to Doug Rodas for creating this perfect poster, which will be for sale at the screening. See you soon, queers!

(Courtesy of Mongrel Media)

Wednesday, September 25th, 8 PM/7:30 PM Doors

General Admission $15.00 + HST/eventbrite fees

Door tickets are available for purchase on the day of screening. Refunds can be requested up

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