Another Way

"This country is my homeland, whether they like it or not." -Eva, "Another Way"

Eva: "Do you have the right to treat me this way?"

Policeman: "This isn't America.  Move along."

I wanted to dislike this movie, so overdramatic in the old school lesbians are so tragic vein, but there's a lot going on that makes it more intersting.  Set in Hungary post 1956, the political storyline and awareness of gender makes the drama more palatable.  And I liked how there are always other women available to the 'real' lesbian character, Eva, making it clear her personal issues mire her in this insanity.

There are also some cool scenes showing small-village Hungary and party politics that are unique in terms of the usual lesbian flick.  If we have to always die, at least make it different...