Desire Lines (2024) Poster

(2024)

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7/10
While not perfect, an interesting documentary/drama observation of the queer community
chenp-5470829 January 2024
Warning: Spoilers
Watched this at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

This movie is hybrid of documentary and fictional storytelling as the filmmaker presents, while flawed structure, an interesting observation on the Queer community with colorful production, fun interviews from the participants and ideas explored. The filmmaker uses an interesting structure to tell the story using both narrative and documentary style to explore the history of queer communities, trans identity and the identities people are. The documentary aspects are strong as many of the conversations and queer individuals were funny, insightful and provided some really good discussions.

On the narrative aspect, it was weak. The narrative does have some interesting moments but the performances were mostly fine but it didn't have a strong impact like the documentary aspects were. The narrative aspects felt a little dry with some strange and repetitive dialogue moments.

The soundtrack is good and there is colorful presentation that I like. As much the narrative aspect is weak, I still enjoyed the movie as a whole. Kind of just wish the movie would stick to one rather than hybrid tho.
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10/10
A story I didn't know I needed to hear
katiewelch-3092917 March 2024
The film's depiction of identity, sex, and understanding for one component of the queer community is powerful and very moving.

It's relatable as interviewees discuss the uncertainty and challenges of being new and different in an already established community.

The insights provided into the risks this community faces felt eye opening, but not in the traditional sense. I felt as though the stories within this film simply showed me how to focus in on issues that were hidden in plain sight.

I highly recommend this film. It's through learning about those around us that we learn more about ourselves. I certainly gained an education through this particular film.
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