Brokeback Mountain is one of them first major commercial successes, which focus on love between two men. Homosexuality is still a hot topic today. A study from Hollywood, for example, showed that homophobia and transphobia are still not uncommon.
That’s why it’s even more important that Hollywood shows more sexual diversity in the future. Brokeback Mountain by Ang Lee was a first step in this direction. From now on you can do it yourself on Netflix convinced by the cowboy film.
Brokeback Mountain shows the frowned upon love between two cowboys
In Brokeback Mountain we experience the love affair between rancher Ennis del Mar (Heath Ledger) and rodeo rider Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal). The two are supposed to look after a flock of sheep in Wyoming over the summer (1963). fall in love in this task.
After the summer they go their separate ways because they can find love under the strict morals of the US province not public life. Both marry a woman, but have more relationships of convenience than happy marriages.
At least it’s coming Reunion between Ennis and Jack. They travel to the remote mountains several times a year to live out their love. But that’s not enough for the two of them, which is why they make a desperate last attempt.
One of the best LGBTQ+ films of all time
However, LGBTQ representation is just one of many reasons to watch Brokeback Mountain. It’s not for nothing that it’s one of 11 queer films that you absolutely have to see. It is incomprehensible that this film was one of the Oscars at the time came away empty-handed.
If you haven’t seen the film yet, we strongly recommend that you to catch up with him. From now on, all Netflix members who have an active subscription can do this.
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