Macho Dancer - 4K Restoration (18)
About this event
Now restored in 4K, this gay drama from 1988 was directed by acclaimed Filipino filmmaker Lino Brocka, known for groundbreaking works such as Manila in the Claws of Ligh t and Insiang . It centres on Paul, who leaves his impoverished rural village to work as a dancer, stripper, and rent boy in Manila’s red light district. While the film depicts sexual exploitation with shocking frankness, it nonetheless finds some hope in the genuine camaraderie that develops between the performers offstage. Due to its hard content and uncompromising social critique, the film was heavily cut in the Philippines, leading Brocka to smuggle out an uncensored copy to international film festivals. Revisited after nearly four decades, the strikingly erotic imagery on display in Macho Dancer forces us to consider our desires, and complicity, as viewers.
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 21 November 2026
- Start time
- 12:00
Getting there & venue info
HOME, See venue website, Manchester .
Good to know
What time does Macho Dancer - 4K Restoration (18) start?
Macho Dancer - 4K Restoration (18) is on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at HOME, Manchester. The listed start time is 12:00 (UK time).
What are the set times for Macho Dancer - 4K Restoration (18)?
Official set times for Macho Dancer - 4K Restoration (18) haven't been published. The listed start is 12:00. Running orders are usually confirmed by the venue or artist closer to the date, so check their social channels.
Where is HOME?
HOME is at See venue website, , Manchester.
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