Pia Laskar

Following the 1975 West German Embassy siege in Stockholm, the German Red Army Faction (RAF) terrorist Norbert Kröcher allegedly planned to kidnap Anna-Greta Leijon. The goal was to exchange Leijon for 8 of his comrades held in German prisons. The plan, known as Operation Leo, was intercepted by the Swedish Security Service (Säpo) and Kröcher and other team members was arrested on 31 March in Stockholm.

This film programme highlights queer struggles and the history of the Pride movement in Sweden, from 1981 until today. Features 8 short films: Gay Liberation Week, Stockholm (1981); Gay Liberation Week, Gothenburg (1984); A Year of Sisterhood – Interview with Fitt 4 Fight & Queer Feminist March, Stockholm (2005); Lesbian festival, Gothenburg (2005); Anti-marriage Action, Gothenburg (2010); Candle-manifestation, Gothenburg (2012); Actions from Queersvall, Sundvall (2019); Sápmi Pride, Gironis (2014).