Back for the fifth consecutive year, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok presents the PRIDE Film Festival to applaud every shade of the rainbow for June’s PRIDE Month. The two-day event, in collaboration with the Australian Embassy of Thailand, showcases films that are hand-picked to salute the LGBTQIA+ community. Along with the showings on Friday and Saturday, 13 and 14 June, there will be a sky-high celebration at Bar.Yard on Saturday, 14 June. Films are open to the public with free admission upon advance reservation; this year too, screenings take place at the 30th floor Maa-Lai Library for an even homier, cosier atmosphere for viewing.
The festival features four award-winning films that have played iconic roles and spark conversations that drive equality, recognition and inclusivity for the LGBTQIA+ movement. All films have English subtitles.
Showtimes:
Friday, 13 June, 2025
19:00 - Malila: The Farewell Flower (1h 30m) – an acclaimed Thai drama released in 2017 and directed by Anucha Boonyawatana. The story revolves around the complex relationship between two former lovers, Shane and Pich. Shane is grappling with the tragic death of his daughter, while Pich is suffering from a serious illness. The film is noted for its sensitive portrayal of a queer romance and explores themes of love, loss, grief, spirituality and the acceptance of impermanence.
Saturday, 14 June, 2025
15:00 - Miseducation of Cameron Post (1h 36m) – This 2018 drama is set in 1993. The film follows Cameron Post, played by Chloë Grace Moretz, a teenage girl who is caught in a romantic encounter with another girl on prom night. Her conservative aunt then sends her to "God's Promise," a gay conversion therapy centre. The film explores themes of identity, self-acceptance, friendship and the harmful nature of conversion therapy.
17:00 - God's Own Country (1h 44m) – This critically acclaimed 2017 British romantic drama film is set in rural Yorkshire, England. The story follows Johnny Saxby (Josh O'Connor), a young man who numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex. His life takes a turn with the arrival of Gheorghe Ionescu (Alec Secăreanu), with an intense and initially unspoken relationship developing between the two men, forcing Johnny to confront emotions he has long suppressed.
19:30 - The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1h 44m) – This iconic Oscar-winning 1994 Australian comedy-drama follows two drag queens, Mitzi Del Bra (Hugo Weaving) and Felicia Jollygoodfellow (Guy Pearce), and a transgender woman, Bernadette Bassenger (Terence Stamp), as they journey across the Australian outback in a large, lavender-painted tour bus they name "Priscilla." Along the way, they encounter challenging situations, confronting homophobia and transphobia, but also finding acceptance and friendship in unexpected places.
Festival patrons can enjoy the hotel’s signature snacks and drinks available to purchase on-site during the screenings.
Limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance reservation is required.
Rejoice in the Full Spectrum of the Rainbow at Bar.Yard’s “Proud & Loud Party: Queen of the Desert”
For those looking to keep the celebration going, Bar.Yard’s “PRIDE Party” brings the fabulous to the 40th floor with a dazzling evening of drag. The rooftop will come alive with electrifying performances by the talented and fabulous Meannie Minaj, ZEPEE and Kandy Zyanide, each serving up their own solo show followed by a grand group finale—all inspired by the iconic Priscilla Queen of the Desert to close off the night.
Bar.Yard’s “Proud & Loud Party: Queen of the Desert” on Saturday, 14 June kicks off from 5:00 p.m. until late, with drag performances taking the stage from 9:45 p.m. onwards.
For reservations, please contact 02 056 9999, LINE Official Account @bar.yard or email baryard.kimptonmaalai(at)ihg.com.
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