Documentary review: the rise and fall of a lesbian community on Sappho’s island

A review of "Lesvia" explores the history of a vibrant lesbian community on the Greek island of Lesbos, the mythical home of Sappho. It documents the community's flourishing and eventual decline, highlighting challenges from local opposition and shifting cultural dynamics. This film matters as it captures a unique social experiment and its place in LGBTQ+ history.

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