As part of the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act (which partially decriminalised male homosexuality in England and Wales) the British Film Institute has issued a number of restored iconic British films on DVD – including Entertaining Mr Sloane and Loot, both adapted from plays by queer writer, Joe Orton.
Entertaining Mr Sloane (pictured) is a story of manipulation and repressed sexuality focusing on an older brother and sister who both have designs on the same young man, while farcical comedy Loot is a satirical look at 20th century society with an impressive ensemble cast (including Richard Attenborough). The new restorations include never-before seen bonus content, including new interviews and tributes to the man himself.
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