In focusing his attention on the competitors of Mr Gay Syria, director Ayse Toprak shatters the one-dimensional meaning of “refugee”. Using the pageant as a means of escape from political persecution, the organiser Mahmoud — already given asylum in Berlin — hopes to offer the winner a chance to travel as well as bring international attention to the life-threatening situations faced by LGBT Syrians.
Antoine Simkine | Producer |
Gabriel Mathé | Sound Editor |
Ayse Toprak | Director |
Henning Hein | Sound Design Assistant |
Nadia ben Rachid | Editor |
Hajo Schomerus | Cinematography |
Jonas Lux | Sound Designer |
Christine Kiauk | Producer |
Vincent Rozenberg | Sound Recordist |
Ekin Çalışır | Producer |