In newspapers in the early 80s, we saw pictures of people who were ill in the United States.
It was a shock for me, as a young gay guy.
I put all my memories and perspective forward to create a construction.
Credit: Céline Nieszawer
I didnt attempt to do a historical film.
I wanted people to be connected to the emotion, sensations, and sensuality we experienced at the time.
I also tried to make a film about fun.
Céline Nieszawer
And thats not apart from the political struggle, its in the art of it!
Mine was a generation of brave guys doing something we felt wehadto do.
This is a film before the internet… now, you might post radical statements on the internet.
Céline Nieszawer
In France, we lack a little bit of [motivation] in the political struggle.
Its very rare to find a political window to impose things and to change societys perceptions of political subjects.
In France, it was OK to do it.
Céline Nieszawer
It didnt take us too long to have the money!
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