Polari: The Lost Language of Gay Men (2018)
There was a time when the persecuted gay men of Britain might greet each other with "bona to varda your dolly old eek"; a common phrase in their secret slang language of Polari. The 'Polari' documentary explores the sad story behind the camp cryptolect, and profiles the men who spoke it, as well as those who rejected it.
Director: Chris Brake
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: March 5, 2018
Screenplay
Music: Karim Younis
Editing: Paweł Achtelik
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Chris Brake
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Polari: The Lost Language of Gay Men about?
- There was a time when the persecuted gay men of Britain might greet each other with "bona to varda your dolly old eek"; a common phrase in their secret slang language of Polari. The 'Polari' documentary explores the sad story behind the camp cryptolect, and profiles the men who spoke it, as well as those who rejected it.
- Who directed Polari: The Lost Language of Gay Men?
- Polari: The Lost Language of Gay Men was directed by Chris Brake.
- How long is Polari: The Lost Language of Gay Men?
- Polari: The Lost Language of Gay Men has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Polari: The Lost Language of Gay Men?
- Polari: The Lost Language of Gay Men is a Documentary film.