I almost can’t hold back my excitement! As some of you know, I’ve been invited to participate in the amazing 51st Chicago International Film Festival – which is where I am heading to at this very moment. I’ll be presenting XConfessions project tomorrow, in a promising conversation with Chicago-based filmmaker Maria Finitzo.
And I have to say, I’m super proud. This is a big step not only for me as a filmmaker, but for everyone who believes in feminism, in empowering women and in giving erotic movies a different perspective. What made the festival organizers put my name on the program -next to renowned directors like Todd Haynes, Michael Moore or Paolo Sorrentino- was, I hope, my willingness to express female pleasure, and the effort in making every one of my films to feel real.
Maria Riot and Marc Morato for A Feminist Man (XConfessions)
I’ll have the chance to present a selection of XConfession films, talk about onscreen pleasure and explicit movies, and share my experiences and hopes. If you’re in Chicago, come see me! I might be a bit nervous (ooh!) but would definitely love to see you there. I’ll be waiting at:
XConfessions: a conversation with Erika Lust
October 21st
8.30pm
Tickets here.
Oh, and a HUGE thanks to Camille Lugan (Programming Director) for this incredible opportunity. And, of course, to Maria Finitzo – see you in a few hours!
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