Parade

A homophobic gangster grants his fiancée’s every wish – even agreeing to hire a gay wedding planner. But in return, the planner wants protection for the upcoming gay-pride parade. Set in a country where “pede” (faggot) is still the worst insult imaginable, the picture ranges in tone from fun and incredibly hilarious to heartrendingly sad. Heterosexual viewers are particularly moved by this perceptive exploration of homophobia, one of the several films to be honoured with a standing ovation at this year’s Berlinale. (Filmový festival inakosti)