This documentary highlights the historical contexts that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals have occupied in cinema history, and shows the evolution of the entertainment industry's role in shaping perceptions of LGBT figures. The issues addressed include secrecy – which initially defined homosexuality – as well as the demonization of the homosexual community with the advent of AIDS, and finally the shift toward acceptance and positivity in the modern era.
CountryFrance / Germany / Great Britain / USA
Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
Production year1995
World premiereSeptember 13, 1995
Release date
August 28, 1996
France
U
March 15, 1996
Romania
March 15, 1996
USA
R
Also known as
The Celluloid Closet, Celluloid Closet, Celuloidowy schowek, De l'ombre à la lumière, El celuloide oculto, El cine prohibido, Gefangen in der Traumfabrik, Lo schermo velato, O Outro Lado de Hollywood, Pułapka z celuloidu, Sakincali Film Dolabi, W filmowej szafie, Κάτω από το χαλί του Χόλιγουντ, Σελιλόιντ κλόζετ, Целлулоидный шкаф, セルロイド・クローゼット, 電影中的同志