Taboo: Amos Guttman

Southeast US Premiere

This vivid and captivating film offers a rare glimpse into the life of Amos Guttman, a trailblazing artist who dedicated his life to making films that defied the norms of 1980s and 1990s Israeli cinema with his unapologetically bold and personal stories. Known for creating Israel's first queer film, he challenged audiences with his uncompromising vision, creating celebrated works that reflected his identity as a gay man which were presented across the world and embraced by artists like Derek Jarman and Pedro Almodovar. Though he tragically made only four feature films before succumbing to AIDS, this thoughtful documentary artfully weaves together a compelling mix of archival footage, contemporary interviews, and his final, heartfelt interview recorded by his assistant in his mother’s apartment, honoring Guttman's lasting impact and offering a deeply moving portrait of a visionary whose life and work continue to inspire.