Race d'Ep! (1979): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1979, Race d'Ep! is a drama, historie and dokumentarfilm film directed by Lionel Soukaz, running about 95 minutes. “A century of images of homosexuality” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. "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.

Who’s in it. Race d'Ep! stars Elizar Van Effenterre as Baron Von Gloeden, Gilles Sandier as Client 1, Pierre Hahn as Magnus Hirschfeld and Jean Demelier as Assistant de Hirschfeld, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Race d'Ep! has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Race d'Ep! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Race d'Ep! tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.