From the island of Lesbos to the Music Box Theatre, sapphic culture has always found its way into hidden corners of cinema, visible to those who know where to look. This vibrant collection of sapphic films showcases groundbreaking classics, cult favorites, and overlooked gems that explore the lives, longings, and complexities of women who love women. Featuring visionary filmmakers like Yvonne Rainer, Cheryl Dunye, Lizzie Borden, Céline Sciamma, Barbara Hammer, and more, this series honors the many ways queer storytelling has been boldly brought to life. Discover the on-screen evolutions of sapphic desire from shadows and subtext to unapologetic celebrations of love and identity.

"You were right. I am scared. Do all lovers feel they're inventing something? I know the gestures. I imagined it all, waiting for you." -PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE, Céline Sciamma

"Statistics show that lesbians are chronic late returners of library books." -MURDER AND MURDER, Yvonne Rainer

Sapphopalooza Continues…

in the Garden for Pride Month with two additional sapphic films.

June 2nd-3rd I'VE HEARD THE MERMAIDS SINGING (1987)

June 4th-5th DESERT HEARTS (1985)

Special thanks to Andrea Torres and Emily Greenberg of Film Forum for their support and assistance on this series which was inspired by Film Forum’s SAPPH-O-RAMA series from 2024 and 2000. More information on SAPPH-O-RAMA can be found here: https://filmforum.org/series/sapph-o-rama

Additional thanks to John Klacsmann of Anthology Film Archives, Brett Kashmere of Canyon Cinema, and UCLA Film & Television Archive