SECS Fest 2022 Full-Series Pass

The Full-Series Pass grants admission to all SECS Fest 2022 events from November 4 - November 6 at the Grand Illusion Cinema, in Seattle.

Event Schedule:

6:30 pm PDT – Friday, November 4

NARCISSISM: The Auto Erotic Images (90 min)

In this debut feature film Toni Karat invited 32 border crossers of all kinds to this beautiful untouched attic of 1929 – in order to explore the intimate view in the mirror, accompanied by photo shoots and interviews about gender, narcissism and self-love.

9:00 pm PDT – Friday, November 4

Ex (85 min)

A raw portrayal of Berlin’s uniquely hedonistic culture, Ex joins Diana and a carousel of majestic misfits as they indulge in a night of lust, truths and self destruction in the club “confessional”.

12:00 pm PDT – Saturday, November 5

Captive (95 min)

2:00 pm PDT – Saturday, November 5

Strike a Pose, Short film program (90 min)

A collection of erotic films inspired by the classical art, literature and mythology. Walk through this garden of earthly delights and you may find inspiration from the muses.

5:00 pm PDT – Saturday, November 5

Erotic Genres, Short film program (80 min)

Erotic films come in every genre. In this collection you’ll find comedic parodies, gender fluid science-fiction, a musical, a modern take on 1960s sexploitation, docu-porn, and more. These films will bring laughter and fun and even new perspectives on healing.

9:00 pm PDT, Saturday, November 5

Saturday Night at the Baths (82 min)

Newly restored in 4K, David Buckley’s landmark excursion into bisexuality, 70s relationship politics, and the historical importance of gay bathhouse culture is celebrated in his 1975 film Saturday Night at the Baths.

1:30 pm PST, Sunday, November 6

The Listener (80 min)

The Listener is a Lust Cinema Original, erotic murder mystery set in London. When Nora (Maisy Taylor) moves into a old Victorian house left to her by an unknown Aunt, she can’t believe her luck but it doesn’t take long for things to turn weird.

*4:00 pm PST, Saturday, November 6

Pushing Boundaries, Shorts program (100 min)

Enter into a world of kink, fetish, and BDSM.

7:00 pm PST, Saturday, November 6

Spit and Ashes (92 min)

“Spit and Ashes” is a reimagining of the historical violence waged against women by patriarchal forces in the name of religion, medicine and family.

COVID GUIDELINES at the Grand Illusion Cinema:

• Masks required for all.  
• Popcorn, sodas, & candy are back!  
• If you feel sick, stay home. 
• We installed filtration capable of removing airborne COVID particles in the auditorium, lobby, and projection booth.
• Why are we doing this? Our aim is to make seeing movies here safe and comfortable for everyone. In addition, the cinema is operated 100% by volunteers and we are trying to keep them healthy!