Masculine, lesbian, tattooed, with a green mohawk on her head, inseparable from her wheelchair, she goes around Camden with lesbian friends. Diagnosed at 19 with multiple sclerosis, she lives her life in a way that many people would envy, even those with full mobility. But what is it that allows her to have such a quality of life?

You can watch it here with Greek subtitles

Title: Friends & Benefits
Genre: Documentary
Duration: 27′
Year: 2021
Country: Greece

Director: Maria Katsikadakou (a.k.a. Maria Cyber)
Writer: Maria Katsikadakou (a.k.a. Maria Cyber)
Producer: Maria Katsikadakou (a.k.a. Maria Cyber)
Starring: Laura Cain
Necessary Assistants: Olga Michali and Panagiotis Evagelidis
Edit: Myrto Karra
Clips and Photos: Rita Ruggeri
Opening Titles and credit: Nikos Chantzis
Subtitles: Vacky Tombrou
Character Design: Vacky Tombrou

For English subtitles watch it here

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    • The Bangalore Queer Film Festival (BQFF)
      Bangalore
      India
      July 24, 2022
      India premiere
      Official selection

    • Lesflicks Cinema at LFEST
      July 22, 2022
      UK premiere
      Official Selection

    • Merced Queer Film Festival
      May 21, 2022
      United State premiere
      Official Selection

    • The Greek Film Festival Berlin
      April 1, 2022
      Germany
      Official Selection

    • Tel Aviv International Lgbt Film Festival
      November 15, 2021
      Israel Premiere
      Official Selection

    • Νύχτες Πρεμιέρας • Athens International Film Festival
      Greece
      September 25, 2021
      Athens Premier
      Official Selection

  • Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
    Greece
    July 1, 2021
    World

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