GAY MEN OVER 50 SOCIAL GROUP

Anthony Perrotto hosts a free gay film series sponsored by the LGBTQ+ Community at St. Bart’s, featuring films with gay themes.

Please join us on Friday, February 20th at 6 PM for Almodovar’s Law of Desire.

Please enter through St Bart’s Rectory Door, 109 E 50th Street (between Lexington and Park Avenues).
Following the film, we’ll have dinner at a moderately priced nearby Mediterranean cuisine restaurant.
Attendees are asked to bring cash to pay for dinner, as some restaurants do not provide individual checks for large groups. When that happens, it can be extremely difficult to settle the bill if some people are paying by card while others use cash. Depending upon what you order, I would estimate bringing $35-$60 in cash for your meal.

Pedro Almodóvar’s Law of Desire, starring Antonio Banderas, is a bold, emotionally charged early masterpiece that helped define modern queer cinema. Centered on Pablo, a successful gay filmmaker, the story explores the dangerous intersections of passion, obsession, creativity, and identity. When a casual affair with the volatile Antonio spirals into jealousy and violence, the film becomes a provocative meditation on how desire, when left unrestrained, can both liberate and destroy. Featuring an early, electrifying performance by Banderas and a memorable turn by Carmen Maura, the film is unapologetically erotic, stylish, and deeply human.

Themes and Significance
The film delves into themes of love, loss, gender, and sexuality, presenting a daring narrative that intertwines personal and artistic expression. It is widely recognized as a landmark in queer cinema, showcasing the complexities of desire and the often turbulent nature of relationships. Almodóvar’s distinctive storytelling blends elements of dark comedy with dramatic intensity, making the film both entertaining and thought provoking.