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April 18, 2019

by Jourdyn McQueary, Entertainment Media Intern

A look back at the Cannes Film Festival’s history of LGBTQ representation

In honor of the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival's history-making LGBTQ-inclusive lineup, we’re taking a look back at the ups and downs of Cannes’ history of LGBTQ representation.

Cannes Film Festival announces 2019 lineup which includes world premieres of 'Rocketman,' 'Port Authority'

This year’s Cannes Film Festival lineup touts festival firsts in representation as well as several big name LGBTQ films and directors.

Kenyan high court lifts ban on acclaimed LGBTQ film 'Rafiki'

A Kenyan high court has lifted its ban on Rafiki, a film with an optimistic lesbian love storyline.

cannes film festival

A look back at the Cannes Film Festival’s history of LGBTQ representation

Cannes Film Festival announces 2019 lineup which includes world premieres of 'Rocketman,' 'Port Authority'

Kenyan high court lifts ban on acclaimed LGBTQ film 'Rafiki'

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cannes film festival

A look back at the Cannes Film Festival’s history of LGBTQ representation

Cannes Film Festival announces 2019 lineup which includes world premieres of 'Rocketman,' 'Port Authority'

Kenyan high court lifts ban on acclaimed LGBTQ film 'Rafiki'