Race d'Ep!
1979, French. Directed by Lionel Soukaz & Guy Hocquenghem.
A century of images of homosexuality
"Race d’Ep!" (which literally translates to "Breed of Faggots") was made by the “father of queer theory,” Guy Hocquenghem, in collaboration with radical queer filmmaker and provocateur Lionel Soukaz. The film traces the history of modern homosexuality through the twentieth century, from early sexology and the nudes of Baron von Gloeden to gay liberation and cruising on the streets of Paris. Influenced by the groundbreaking work of Michel Foucault on the history of sexuality and reflecting the revolutionary queer activism of its day, "Race d’Ep!" is a shockingly frank, sex-filled experimental documentary about gay culture emerging from the shadows.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Lionel SoukazDirector
- Guy HocquenghemDirector
- Elizar Van EffenterreBaron Von Gloeden
- Gilles SandierClient 1
- Pierre HahnMagnus Hirschfeld
- Jean DemelierAssistant de Hirschfeld
- Yves JacquemardAssistant de Hirschfeld
- Jean-Michel SénécalAssistant de Hirschfeld
- Claire AmiardUne secrétaire
- Adeline AndréUne secrétaire
- Michel JourniacUn SS
- Piotr StanislasUn SS / L'Américain (as Piotr)
- Hunks ClementsLe joli blond
Details
- Released
- 24 October 1979
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Guy Hocquenghem, Lionel Soukaz
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Race d'Ep! runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Race d'Ep! isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 October 1979. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Race d'Ep!?
If you liked Race d'Ep!, try The Celluloid Closet, Inside Deep Throat, 20,000 Days on Earth.
Who directed Race d'Ep!?
Race d'Ep! (1979) was directed by Lionel Soukaz and Guy Hocquenghem and stars Elizar Van Effenterre, Gilles Sandier, Pierre Hahn.