ABOUT THE FILM

LONG SYNOPSIS

A WORM IN THE HEART details the extraordinary lives and brave stories of the diverse LGBT+ communities across Russia. Shot in six cities along the Trans-Siberian railway and utilizing intimate interviews about current Russian life, this documentary features deeply personal and moving accounts from activists and non-activists alike. The film follows queer Irish filmmaker Paul Rice and his boyfriend Liam, as they go under-cover armed only with two cameras, to meet with the many heroic members of the LGBTQ+ community who risk their lives living authentically under oppressive laws and prejudices — from Nobel Peace prize nominees and international activists to drag queen performers thriving in remote Siberia.

A WORM IN THE HEART is a never before seen collection of emotionally driven stories captured on their journey that poignantly document the current state of the Russian LGBTQ+ community.

Writer & Director Paul Rice

Producers Paul Rice, Sasha White

Executive Producers Liam Jackson Montgomery, Hilary Coate

Editor Leah Turner

Cinematographer Paul Rice

Music Jack Colleran

Cast Liam Jackson Montgomery, Igor Kochetkov, Peter Tatchell, Yael Demedetskaya, Polina Andrianova, Maia, Dima, Pasha

FESTIVALS
2020: Santa Barbara (World Premiere)

AWARDS
Best Documentary Feature (ImageOut Rochester)

AVAILABLE TERRITORIES
The World

EXHIBITION FORMATS
DCP, Blu-Ray, Digital Download