Over 70 films, documentaries, and short films, for a total of 33 screening slots, divided into 3 Wednesdays of previews (April 5, 12, and 19) and 5 festival days (from April 26 to 30), with the collaboration and support of Trenta Formiche.
WEDNESDAY 26
20:00 – TALK – QUESTO È IL CORPO [ITA] – SIMONE MARCELLI PITZALIS
Presentation by Simone Marcelli Pitzalis and Eleonora Santamaria.
21:00 – TODD VEROW, CHARLES LUM – CHARLES LUM: THIS IS WHERE I GET OFF, 70′
A collage of Super-8 films shot by Charles Lum (1958-2021) as a teenager in the 1970s, videotapes, video-selfies ante litteram, up to the last ones shot during his battle with AIDS-related lymphoma. A moving tribute to the artist, who challenges the taboos and stigmas of sex, from sex in public places to sex with HIV.
22:30 – RETROSPECTIVE – BRUCE LABRUCE – NO SKIN OFF MY ASS (DIGITAL RESTORATION), 73′
The debut feature film by Bruce LaBruce. An unexpected encounter between a punk barber and a skinhead, told by the director’s usual explicit style. A must-see for queer cinema enthusiasts.
00:30 – DJ-SET – HUGO SANCHEZ (TROPICANTESIMO)
THURSDAY 27
21:00 – TONI KARAT – NARCISSISM, 90′
Thirty-three border-crossers of all kinds discussing their intimate reflections, along with accompanying photo shoots and interviews exploring themes of gender, narcissism, and self-love.
23:00 – SPECIAL – AORTA FILMS, 60′
An award-winning studio that creates explicit and experimental queer cinema: lusty, opulent, glorious. We will present four new creations by Mahx Capacity and Papi Femme.
00:30 – DJ-SET – ST.ROBOT (LA ROBOTERIE)
FRIDAY 28
16:00 – SHORTS – STONE AGE PORN, 50′
Sex first geological, then almost sci-fi, from dinosaurs to aliens, through ecosexuality. Rediscovering the stone and gazing at the stars. A millennial journey, from past to future and vice versa, like the bone that turns into a spaceship in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
17:00 – ITALIAN SHORTS – SPAGHETTI PORN, 50′
A captivating showcase of Italian porn short films, where indie filmmakers and performers share their different stories from innovative perspectives.
18:30 – SHORTS – DISSIDENT BODIES, 50′
Starting from a manifesto in defense of our identities, the body remains the primary tool of self-affirmation. We welcome both epidermal and political experiences, deeply felt and passionately reclaimed, on a journey of empowerment and self-expression.
19:30 – SHORTS – THE SKIN I LIVE IN, 50′
An autobiographical tale that transitions from a radically intimate perspective to one that reveals itself to the audience. The body takes center stage in a genuinely lived performative act. A captivating crescendo, moving through ironic moments, thought-provoking insights, culminating in an erotic finale.
21:00 – SHORTS – DEMONS AND DANCE, 50′
Rituals, magic, animation, and mythical imagery. Demons and dances celebrate pleasure within a propitiatory dance. It’s the start of a party you won’t soon forget.
22:00 – SPECIAL – ANTIGONNA, 50′
HPFF23 presents AntiGonna, queer-artist, independent filmmaker, and actress, based in Kyiv, Ukraine. AntiGonna explores themes related to fears, violence, death, and a new vision of sexuality, combining elements of porn and horror.
23:00 – NO BORDER – SHORTS – IN BLOOD WE LUST, 60′
No gender, no border. In this edgy category, you will find the most extreme content of HPFF23: from immersive domination and submission games to intense scenes of passion and desire tinged with blood. Enter at your own risk and prepare to be amazed.
00:30 – DJ-SET – BUNNY DAKOTA (MERENDE)
SATURDAY 29
16:00 – RETROSPECTIVE – BRUCE LABRUCE – NO SKIN OFF MY ASS (DIGITAL RESTORATION), 73′
The debut feature film by Bruce LaBruce. An unexpected encounter between a punk barber and a skinhead, told by the director’s usual explicit style. A must-see for queer cinema enthusiasts.
17:30 – NO BORDER – SHORTS – BEYOND THE SILVER SCREEN, 50′
Enigmatic works by Jan Soldat blur the lines between documentary and non-realism. An intimate and perverse universe made of private rooms, exploring extreme games among men. Following this, an experience Geoffroy C. Dedenis’ unique vision, where the screen becomes a window into desire.
18:30 – TALK – SONO UN MOSTRO CHE VI PARLA [ITA] – PAUL B. PRECIADO
Presentation by Laura Tripaldi and Agnese Moghetti.
18:30 – TONI KARAT – NARCISSISM, 90′
Thirty-three border-crossers of all kinds discussing their intimate reflections, along with accompanying photo shoots and interviews exploring themes of gender, narcissism, and self-love.
21:00 – SHORTS – UNHOLY SIRENS, 50′
Mermaid-like sexuality, feminine body and queer identity, in contrast to carnal amusement: self-exploration, rope art, clamps and lots of fun. The diversity and the beauty, an intrinsic need for connection and intimacy.
22:00 – SHORTS – GODS AND DOGS, 50′
Tender puppies, role-playing games, and wild imaginaries. Muscles with supposedly virile appearance. But what do they truly have in store for us?
23:00 – NO BORDER – SHORTS – LIQUID PORN, 60′
Tiny snails and crawling creatures. Human bodily fluids and liquid substances that nourish and humidify. Real or metaphorical rains welcomed and rejected in a sensual interplay.
00:30 – DJ-SET – PLAYGIRLS FROM CARACAS
SUNDAY 30
16:00 – ITALIAN SHORTS – SPAGHETTI PORN, 50′
A captivating showcase of Italian porn short films, where indie filmmakers and performers share their different stories from innovative perspectives.
17:30 – SHORTS – WEIRD-O, 50′
A play on words, the “O” in “weird-o” represents an indefinable “hole”. The genre of these films is, at the same time, unplaceable, eluding labels and rigid categorization. “Weird” is not an insult but rather an auspicious wish.
18:30 – SHORTS – DISSIDENT BODIES, 50′
Starting from a manifesto in defense of our identities, the body remains the primary tool of self-affirmation. We welcome both epidermal and political experiences, deeply felt and passionately reclaimed, on a journey of empowerment and self-expression.
19:30 – SHORTS – THE SKIN I LIVE IN, 50′
An autobiographical tale that transitions from a radically intimate perspective to one that reveals itself to the audience. The body takes center stage in a genuinely lived performative act. A captivating crescendo, moving through ironic moments, thought-provoking insights, culminating in an erotic finale.
20:30 – MALGA KUBIAK – V’INCI, 113′
A queer punk recreation of scenes from Leonardo Da Vinci’s life. An experimental flow of images tells us about the casting for angels and gods who will populate the huge paintings and frescoes of the genius of Vinci.
23:00 – PPFFW x 48H + HPFF23 AWARDS
A closing night full of surprises. Aga Szreder and Rafał Żwirek from Post Pxrn Film Festival Warsaw will present their latest film, “Natural Pleasures”. And of course the well-deserved #HPFF23 winners will be awarded.
00:30 – HPFF23 CLOSING PARTY – DJ-SET – LA DIFERENCIA
AORTA FILMS
Switch For Daddy by Mahx Capacity
Luna Has Two Mommies by Papi Femme
Rise & Shine by Mahx Capacity
Persephone by Papi Femme
DEMONS AND DANCE
Asmodeus by Eric Falardeau
Eyes and Horns by Chaerin Im
Hold Me Tight by Leoluna Robert-Tourneur
La Pequeña Muerte (The Little Death) by Pedro Lavin
Hungarian Tango by Pina Brutal
A Flor de Piel by Andor Polgár
Prends-moi dans le bois (Take me in the woods) by Popo la Sodo, Ernesto Fag, Kim Possible, LuSiDxxx, Otto
DISSIDENT BODIES
Skunk Manifiesto by Lomo Maniás
EstrellarSe by Amadalia Liberté
when the lights goes on in the darkroom by Daniela Weiss & Marianna Rodziewicz
Hunger by Andrés Valenzuela
My friend Dominatrix by Christian Vilchez-Lizardi
GODS AND DOGS
DEVIL’S HOLE by Lee Campbell
No One Knows I’m A Dog On The Internet by Nate King
The Cannoli Brothers by Ethan Folk, Ty Wardwell
Orc Mechanic: The 4 Day Paint-Job by Monsterbait
Turkish Cum by Yavuz Kurtulmus
Auto/Visual by Menelas
Pigs At First Sight by Jamal Phoenix, Skip Marshall
My First Time by E Rady
JUICY LUCY by Lee Campbell
Les Dieux du Supermarché (Gods of the Supermarket) by Alberto Gonzalez Morales
STONE AGE PORN
Extys by aron
Dino Sluts Rising: 9 to 5 Billion BC by Vidi Ho
i like it hard by Benjamin Bliss
Sea Breeze by Ben Berlin
THE SKIN I LIVE IN
Letter to my mother by Amina Maher
Two Bettys by Josie Hess
Not in Love by Eugénie Bouquet
THE JOY OF BITING by Nina Hoffmann
3SOME COLLAGE by No Pic No Chat
UNHOLY SIRENS
Gabriela by Andreas Friedl
Scene by Eloise Sherrid
WTCHSONG by Lina Bembe
Goudou Auto by Oil Productions
Mommy A La Mode by Cat Gold
Merry Clitmas by Officer Flower, Mo Haze, Iris Glitzer
WEIRD-O
Glory Hoe by Frida Retz
After Matter Come Energy by Nicky Lapierre, Nour Beetch
Period chaos 6XX by Noux Beetch, Nicky Lapierre
zombie queer punk urban postporn horror show by tchivett
SPAGHETTI PORN
SUGO by Charlie G Fennel
Projection of Porn by Celeste Fitts
Just a day by Andy Flipegg
Fake Nude XXX by Werther Germondari
Kinkydogs by S. Pain e Tanamadana
Deep Dark by Baccanti
NO BORDER – BEYOND THE SILVER SCREEN
Besichtigung (Viewing) by Jan Soldat
Männerabend (Men’s Night) by Jan Soldat
Blind Date 2.0 by Jan Soldat
Open Gates by Jan Soldat
Why I Want to Fuck Djokhar Tsarnaev by Geoffroy C. Dedenis
NO BORDER – IN BLOOD WE LUST
Thanatos by Oscar Lopera
Take All of Me by Zeddy Chevron
PLAYGROUND by Ben Berlin
Deep In Jamie Butine
Nights in the Glitter UnDojo – KAy’s first needle by Ann Antidote
Indiepuesta by Hedonistas
NO BORDER – LIQUID PORN
Ohrwurm by abcde Flash
Own Your Fetish by Henry Baker
CUM AS YOU ARE by Hanna Schaich
Exxxtasy by Emy Fem, Bear Silver
POSTBulímika by Pau Devolar van Dragen