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The festival last came to Victoria in 2011 and according to its Facebook page is returning this month with B次元官网网址渆xperimental, artistically rigorous, heavy hitting and thoughtfulB次元官网网址� films covering feminism, racism, class, identity politics, colonization, gender, sexuality and more.
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On its website, QCC describes its legacy of breaking down barriers by B次元官网网址渞epresenting daring and uncharted visual territory, humorous and subversive characters, otherworldly and fantastical places and images, pleasurable provocations, sexual scenarios and different and challenging perspectives on identity in a world all too ready to judge and oppress.B次元官网网址�
The event is 18-plus and is hosted at Open Space located at 510 Fort St. Tickets are available by donation at the door.
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