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Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Reacts With “Anger And Repugnance” To Anti-LGBTQ Attack In Town Square
A shocking anti-LGBTQ attack in Thessaloniki, Greece has been condemned by the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival.
According to local news reports and videos posted to YouTube, a crowd of youths numbering between 150 to 300 began shouting abuse at two 21-year-old self-identified nonbinary people, then hurled bottles at them and chased the pair into a nearby restaurant. The violent outburst, though not connected with TiDF per se, takes place as this year’s festival recognizes the LGBTQ experience and nonfiction cinema devoted to documenting the community, with a special section it is calling Citizen Queer. “The Festival unreservedly and explicitly condemns any act of homophobic and racist violence, sending out a loud and clear message of tolerance, inclusivity, acceptance and visibility through the full scope of its actions: the 26th TiDF’s large-scale tribute ‘Citizen Queer’ featuring LGBTQI+ documentaries, talks and presentations from acclaimed speakers, its lineup of films, the Mermaid Award, as well as its support towards the upcoming EuroPride.”
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