Army of Lovers or Revolt of the Perverts

Rosa von Praunheim made a documentary over seven years (1972-79) about the work and goals of the queer emancipation movement in the US, especially in New York and San Francisco. Only a very small part of the LGBTQ scene was willing to publicly stand up for rights before the 70s. However, during the years of Praunheim's documentary, a mass movement emerged that became one of the largest civil rights movements in the US. From interviews and demonstrations, Praunheim assembles a multi-layered, but thanks to a clear structure, well observed inventory of the LGBTQ scene at that time. "Army of Lovers has its own moments of sentimental stridency, but it´s a heartfelt, challenging, and often stirring film that deserves the widest possible audience." (J. Hoberman, Village Voice)

Keywords

  • Love+: Sexuality
  • Pioneers
  • Politics: Human Rights
  • Queerness: Living Out Loud
  • Rosa von Praunheim
  • Yony Leyser
  • activism
  • history
  • politics

Actors

  • Grace Jones
  • John Rechy
  • Anita Bryant
  • Rose Jordan
  • John Silva

Director

  • Rosa von Praunheim

Documentary, Queer


1h 38min


16+

DE

Germany
1979
In blunt, direct, sometimes quite graphic sequences, von Praunheim explores the entire gay subculture which touches all facets of American life.

In blunt, direct, sometimes quite graphic sequences, von Praunheim explores the entire gay subculture which touches all facets of American life.


Rosa von Praunheim made a documentary over seven years (1972-79) about the work and goals of the queer emancipation movement in the US, especially in New York and San Francisco.


Only a very small part of the LGBTQ scene was willing to publicly stand up for rights before the 70s. However, during the years of Praunheim's documentary, a mass movement emerged that became one of the largest civil rights movements in the US.


From interviews and demonstrations, Praunheim assembles a multi-layered, but thanks to a clear structure, well observed inventory of the LGBTQ scene at that time.


"Army of Lovers has its own moments of sentimental stridency, but it´s a heartfelt, challenging, and often stirring film that deserves the widest possible audience." (J. Hoberman, Village Voice)

Cast & Crew