Storyline
In focusing his attention on the competitors of Mr Gay Syria, director Ayse Toprak shatters the one-dimensional meaning of “refugee”. Using the pageant as a means of escape from political persecution, the organiser Mahmoud — already given asylum in Berlin — hopes to offer the winner a chance to travel as well as bring international attention to the life-threatening situations faced by LGBT Syrians.
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ayse Toprak's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Mr. Gay Syria is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
