Armee der Liebenden

Rosa von Praunheim made a documentary over seven years (1972-79) about the work and goals of the queer emancipation movement in the US, especially in New York and San Francisco. Only a very small part of the LGBTQ scene was willing to publicly stand up for rights before the 70s. However, during the years of Praunheim's documentary, a mass movement emerged that became one of the largest civil rights movements in the US. From interviews, including Grace Jones, John Rechy, Anita Bryant, Rose Jordan, and John Silva, and demonstrations, Praunheim assembles a multi-layered, but thanks to a clear structure, well observed inventory of the LGBTQ scene at that time. "Army of Lovers has its own moments of sentimental stridency, but it´s a heartfelt, challenging, and often stirring film that deserves the widest possible audience." (J. Hoberman, Village Voice)