HIV Films
Sunday, Nov 9 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Arts Court Theatre
Le Ridicule Ne Tue Pas (Silly Won’t Kill You) (2017)
Director: Massimo Agostinelli
Studio: INIS Productions
Country: Canada
Massimo has a funny calling. Backstage at Cirque du Soleil, the master clown teaches the art of the ridiculous and the socially unacceptable. He confides in us how he, an introverted dancer, became the conductor of a farcical orchestra, and quite in spite of himself.
This short is in French with English subtitles.
Raha (2024)
Directors: Rojin Shafiei & Raha
Country: Ecuador
Fighting loneliness in Quito, this queer HIV+ Iranian refugee throw a birthday orgy for 33 guests.
Escorpionikas
Directors: Matheus Mello, Bruna Kury, Nisha Platzer
Country: Brazil
A revolutionary trans HIV+ sex worker manifesto.
Directors
Massimo Agostinelli
With almost 50 years of artistic experience, Massimo Agostinelli has become a renowned international teacher of bouffon theatre, as well as a choreographer and artist of contemporary dance for prestigious dance and theatre schools across Canada. He has been a trainer and coach for Cirque du Soleil since 2004. Massimo is also a guest speaker and workshop facilitator at esteemed worldwide conferences focusing on creativity and innovation. Today, at the age of 65, Massimo remains committed to sharing his unique approach and expertise with artists and non-artists alike.