Toronto International Film Festival Debuts New LGBTQ+ Movies
September 20, 2022The annual Toronto International Film Festival took place between September 8th–18th this year, unveiling a number of brand-new LGBTQ+ movies. From adaptations of beloved classic novels to revolutionary steps in queer casting, the response to these new releases so far is indicative of the gradual progression of LGBTQ+ representation in the film industry. Here are five LGBTQ+ movies that debuted at this year’s festival to watch out for in cinemas and on streaming platforms in the following months.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
The long-awaited adaption of an award-winning LGBTQ+ novel is almost here. Set in 1980s Texas, this is a story of companionship, friendship and love between two Mexican-American teenage boys: Aristotle and Dante. With intimate discussions about life, poetry, family and self-discovery, this soft queer romance is being adapted to the screen by trans director/writer Aitch Alberto.
Max Pelayo makes his movie-screen debut as the reserved Aristotle, opposite Reese Gonzales as his eccentric partner in crime, Dante. The 2012 novel by Benjamin Alire Sáenz has a huge fan following, recently reinvigorated by the publication of the 2021 sequel ‘Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World’, that eagerly await the release of the big screen production.
A public release date has not yet been confirmed.