Beijing’s queer film festival, Love Queer Film Week, was cancelled just before opening Friday after weeks of pressure from authorities. Organisers announced the decision late Thursday, apologising to participants and attendees. Police reportedly made repeated phone calls to the festival in weeks leading up to the event. Founded in 2001 by Peking University students, it became mainland China’s only film festival offering a public forum for LGBTQ+ films and discussions. The cancellation adds to pressure on queer communities and independent filmmakers amid tighter official scrutiny.
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