Film · Drama, Documentary, History

Race d'Ep! (1979)

A century of images of homosexuality

"Race d’Ep!" (which literally translates to "Breed of Faggots") was made by the “father of queer theory,” Guy Hocquenghem, in collaboration with radical queer filmmaker and provocateur Lionel Soukaz. The film traces the history of modern homosexuality through the twentieth century, from early sexology and the nudes of Baron von Gloeden to gay liberation and cruising on the streets of Paris. Influenced by the groundbreaking work of Michel Foucault on the history of sexuality and reflecting the revolutionary queer activism of its day, "Race d’Ep!" is a shockingly frank, sex-filled experimental documentary about gay culture emerging from the shadows.

Director

Lionel Soukaz, Guy Hocquenghem

Writers

Guy Hocquenghem, Lionel Soukaz

Country

France

Language

French

Release date

October 24, 1979