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First comes the sex and then the falling in love - in conversation with the makers of "Théo & Hugo"

Erst kommt der Sex und dann das Verlieben – lm Gespräch mit den Machern von „Théo & Hugo“

In their new feature film "Théo & Hugo", Olivier Ducastel and Jacques Martineau tell the story of gay city life: of the goings-on in darkrooms and unsafe sex in moments of great lust. A conversation with the Parisian filmmakers about real sex in front of the camera, PEP and living with HIV in cinema.

Spielfilm „Théo und Hugo“: Aus dem Darkroom ins Glück

There has hardly ever been a feature film that portrays gay love and sex in such a direct, intense, romantic and authentic way. With "Théo & Hugo", Parisian filmmakers Olivier Ducastel and Jacques Martineau have created a true masterpiece.

„Anlässe für Gewalt gibt es viele. Aber keinen Grund“

A photographer - young, gay, androgynous - is mobbed and beaten in Berlin. His reaction: he starts an art project against hate and violence. He is still looking for models.

Homophobie in der Familie: „Ich habe es nicht mehr ertragen“

It was often just casual remarks that his parents used to disapprove of his gay lifestyle. Karsten fought for acceptance in his family for a long time, but in vain - and then broke off contact with them.

Sündigt und habt Spaß dabei! 25 Jahre Schwestern der Perpetuellen Indulgenz in Deutschland

They collect donations, distribute condoms and spread "universal joy". The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have been active in Germany for 25 years. To mark the anniversary, co-sisters from seven countries met for a conclave in Berlin.

„Als blätterte ich durch ein Familienalbum“ – Jana Maria Knoop über die Fotoausstellung „All the people“

The photo project "All the people" shows people who define and live out "gender" in their own way. Jana Maria Knoop describes her very personal thoughts when looking at the pictures - and during the exhibition opening.

„Die Scham ist immer noch groß“ – Ben über seinen Aufklärungsunterricht an Schulen

Ben Scholz visits school classes to talk about sex on a voluntary basis. When the Cologne native realised at some point during his sex education lessons that he was being asked the same questions over and over again by the pupils, he launched his portal jungsfragen.de in 2014.

„lch war nicht immer locker“ – Ein Gespräch über die Scham

Jonathan is 25 years old and lives in Berlin, where he works as a social worker providing information and education about HIV, AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Talking openly about sex is therefore part of his job. But even Jonathan used to find this anything but easy - with his GP, for example.

„Holding The Man“: Berührende Liebesgeschichte mit Einblicken in die Aidskrise der 80er-Jahre

Who doesn't have this desire for the one true, great, eternal love? Because it is so rare to find in real life, it is conjured up all the more in novels and films. Some of these perfect lovers have already been taken to heart by entire generations.

Volle Dröhnung – Die Kinodokumentation „Chemsex“

"Chemsex" delves deep into London's gay drug and sex party scene. The images and stories leave no one cold - and are exemplary of an international phenomenon.

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First comes the sex and then the falling in love - in conversation with the makers of "Théo & Hugo"

Feature film "Théo and Hugo": From the darkroom to happiness

"There are many reasons for violence. But no reason"

Homophobia in the family: "I couldn't take it anymore"

Sin and have fun! 25 years of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in Germany

"As if I were leafing through a family album" - Jana Maria Knoop on the photo exhibition "All the people"

"There's still a lot of shame" - Ben on his sex education lessons in schools

"I wasn't always relaxed" - A conversation about shame

"Holding The Man": Touching love story with insights into the AIDS crisis of the 80s

Full blast - The cinema documentary "Chemsex"