BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:226564@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260904T073152Z DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z SUMMARY:Sapphic Film Series –\\; But I’\\;m Cheerleader (1999) DESCRIPTION:@ \\n \\n \\n \\n \\nThe Sapphic Film Series co ntinues at Villa Vida Café with a screening of the queer cult classic Bu t I’m a Cheerleader (1999) on Thursday\\, 17 September 2026\\, at 19:00 .\\nJoin us for a free evening of sapphic cinema\\, camp\\, satire\\, and community in the heart of Vienna. Whether you already know every pink-an d-blue frame or you are discovering the film for the first time\\, you ar e welcome.\\nDate: Thursday\\, 17 September 2026Time: 19:00Location: Vill a Vida Café\\, Linke Wienzeile 102\\, 1060 ViennaEntry: FreeFilm: But I m a Cheerleader (1999)\\nA Queer Cult Classic\\nDirected by Jamie Babbi t\\, But I’m a Cheerleader follows Megan\\, a high-school cheerleader w hose family and friends decide that she must be a lesbian. As a result\\, they send her to a conversion-therapy camp designed to enforce heterosex uality and rigid gender roles.\\nHowever\\, things do not go according to plan.\\nThrough deliberately artificial sets\\, exaggerated gender stere otypes\\, bright colours\\, and sharp satire\\, the film turns a deeply h armful subject into a critique of heteronormativity and compulsory hetero sexuality. At the same time\\, Megan begins to understand her sexuality o n her own terms.\\nThe film stars Natasha Lyonne as Megan and Clea DuVall as Graham\\, alongside RuPaul Charles\\, Cathy Moriarty\\, Melanie Lynsk ey\\, and others.\\nCamp\\, Sapphic Romance and Queer Resistance\\nSince its release in 1999\\, But I’m a Cheerleader has become a beloved part of queer film culture.\\nAlthough its initial reception was mixed\\, the film later developed a strong cult following. In particular\\, audiences have embraced its unapologetically queer perspective\\, distinctive visua l style\\, lesbian love story\\, and playful rejection of traditional gen der roles.\\nMoreover\\, beneath the comedy is a serious critique of conv ersion practices and the idea that sexuality or gender expression should ever need to be “corrected.”\\nPlease note that the film therefore in cludes depictions and discussions of conversion therapy\\, homophobia\\, and attempts to suppress LGBTQIA+ identities.\\nSapphic Film Series at Vi lla Vida Café\\nThe Sapphic Film Series at Villa Vida Café celebrates f ilms that centre sapphic stories\\, characters\\, histories\\, and perspe ctives.\\nAt the same time\\, the screenings create an opportunity to exp erience queer cinema together rather than alone at home. Come for the fil m\\, stay for a drink\\, meet people\\, or simply enjoy being in a queer community space.\\nYou are welcome to attend alone\\, with friends\\, wit h a date\\, or however feels comfortable for you. There is no expectation to socialise\\, and you do not need to know anyone beforehand.\\nLikewis e\\, the event welcomes lesbians\\, bisexual and pansexual people\\, quee r women\\, trans and nonbinary people\\, questioning people\\, and others who connect with sapphic and queer cinema. Allies who respect the purpos e and community focus of the event are also welcome.\\nLanguage\\nBut I m a Cheerleader is an English-language film.\\nVilla Vida Café itself i s a multilingual community space. You do not need to speak German to visi t the café or attend the screening.\\nAccessibility at Villa Vida Café\ \nVilla Vida Café aims to provide an accessible and welcoming environmen t for queer community events.\\nThe venue is wheelchair accessible and ha s an accessible toilet. Seating is available throughout the café.\\nIf y ou have specific accessibility requirements or would like information abo ut seating\\, mobility access\\, sensory considerations\\, or another asp ect of the event\\, please contact Villa Vida Café in advance. We will d o our best to provide clear information and accommodate individual needs where possible.\\nThe screening starts at 19:00 on Thursday\\, 17 Septemb er 2026\\, and entry is free.\\nMore from Villa Vida Café\\nFor upcoming queer events\\, community gatherings\\, screenings\\, workshops\\, and m ore:\\nwww.villavida.at/events\\nwww.instagram.com/villavidacafe\\nwww.li nktr.ee/villavidacafe\\nhttps://share.google/WG4IKAnuIh3W9l14s\\n \\n \\ n Villa Vida\\n \\n con\\;ta\\;c\\;t\\;@\\;vill& #097\\;vi\\;da.at\\;\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\ n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Add to calendar \\n \ \n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n Go ogle Calendar \\n \\n \\n \\n iCalendar \\n \\n \\n \\n Outlook 365 \\n \\n \\n \\n Outlook Live\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/europe/austria/vienna/events/sap phic-film-series-8211-but-i-8217-m-cheerleader-1999--2026-09-17 LOCATION:villavida.at URL:https://www.gayout.com/europe/austria/vienna/events/sapphic-film-series-8211-but-i-8217-m-cheerleader-1999--2026-09-17 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR