Queer as Folk - Series 1 (British TV Series)

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Queer as Folk - Series 1 (British TV Series)

Directed by: Sarah Harding, Charles McDougall
Binding: DVD
Published: 08 May, 2001

$62.96


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Queer as Folk - Series 1 (British TV Series)

Queer as Folk - Series 1 (British TV Series)

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.4 / 5.0

See the Original That Started It All:

About 3 years ago a show appeared on British TV that shocked a nation. Its frank portrayal of gay lifestyle in Manchester was soon met by both anger and raves. Soon, even if they didn't admit it, people were tuning into Queer as Folk and loving it. The story is simple. Stuart, afraid of falling in love, turns to one night stands for pleasure. Stuart's friend Vince, a die-hard Dr. Who fan, is in love with Stuart, but can't admit it to himself or his friend. Then...along comes Nathan...a 16 year old who is... more info

ONE OF THE BEST BRITISH T.V DRAMA SERIES' EVER MADE!!:

Queer As Folk is an explosive look at the gay lifestyle as lived in Manchester, England (which is where I actually live and I absolutley love Canal Street). The series was surrounded by a blaze of controversy after the first episode with some of the most graphic, gay scenes shown on British Network Television. The obvious outrage from critics came in the fact that it showed a 29 year gay man having sex with a mere 15 year old. But these situations, however immoral they may seem, do occur and the writers... more info

Sophisticated Series:

While the American version of QAF focuses on sensationalism and sleaze, the original British version takes a more artistic approach to presenting gay life. Sure there are sex scenes, and soap operish situations, but they are handled in a more realistic manner. Watching this rich version of QAF is like watching a really good independent film. The acting is solid, the characters are multi-dimensional, and the writing is top-notch. Unlike the American version, drugs and backrooms are downplayed in UK's version... more info


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