June 1, 2023
Alla Nazimova – AFI Catalog Spotlight
In celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on the trailblazing queer actress Alla Nazimova, who would have celebrated her 144th birthday this June 4. Hailed by modern scholars as “the founding mother of Sapphic Hollywood,” Nazimova was known as a brilliant artiste and non-conformist, who performed in over 20 films in her time,...
May 31, 2023
Pride Month Movie Guide
In honor of Pride Month, AFI is celebrating iconic LGBTQ+ characters throughout cinematic history. We’re proud to highlight LGBTQ+ representation onscreen, ranging from queer-coded characters in classics such as MOROCCO and REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE to LGBTQ+ portrayals in contemporary films including MOONLIGHT, FRIDA and A FANTASTIC WOMAN. All of the films have been named...
June 11, 2020
AFI Movie Club: CAROL
CAROL was recognized by AFI AWARDS as one of the 10 outstanding films deemed culturally and artistically representative of the year’s most significant achievements in the art of the moving image. The editor of the film, Affonso Gonçalves, is a graduate of the AFI Conservatory. In this exclusive AFI Archive video, watch CAROL director Todd Haynes and actress…
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