SPECIAL
Beyond Lust
Welcome to Beyond Lust, our special celebration of queer life, love, and liberation together with the beautiful talents and artists behind Container Love’s latest film, the music video for The Irrepressibles’ song, “Ecstasy Homosexuality,” created together with Blink. Let this summer be a celebration of queer liberation, where we bask in the warmth of our love, reclaiming our identities and desires with pride and joy, and discovering the deep connections and authentic intimacy that flourish beyond lust.
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Ben Galster: Sexuality Is All About Liberation
Accepting sexuality as a universal language that connects us all can lead to a more natural way of living – director Ben Galster made Container Love’s latest film project, the music video for the Irrepressibles’ song, “Ecstasy Homosexuality”, into a beautiful, political statement. We asked him about the historical context of his latest film, directing intimate scenes, and why standing up for each other in the fight for queer rights and liberties is now more important than ever.
Ecstasy Homosexuality: The Uncensored Music Video
After the commercial version of our music video for The Irrepressibles’ song, “Ecstasy Homosexuality” was removed from a leading video-sharing platform, we felt the need to publish the uncensored, festival-ready version of our film in a defiant move to stand up against the double standards of the mainstream media and the exclusion of queer content. Directed by Ben Galster and starring some of our Love Talents, the original edit of the music video is now up online for everyone to enjoy.
Ecstasy Homosexuality: The Artists Behind Our Music Video
Ecstasy is in the details – and with the new, extended, and uncensored version of our latest film, the music video for the Irrepressibles’ song “Ecstasy Homosexuality” now online it’s time for us to introduce the beautiful artists whose works appear in this audiovisual statement of love and rebellion. From already-established household names to wickedly talented newcomers, these photographers and visual artists represent the present and future of gay and queer art. They tap into the liberating power of queer love and community, but this is only one of the reasons why we are in love with their images.
Queers On Ecstasy: Voices To Remember
This is the first installment of “Queers on Ecstasy,” part of our Beyond Lust Special, where we explore and showcase incredible talents within the queer community. Through this series, we share their individual interpretations of ecstasy, inviting you to experience the many facets of queer joy, creativity, and expression.
The Irrepressibles: Ecstasy Homosexuality
The elemental power of sexuality lies within liberation – the brand new music video from the iconic British artist The Irrepressibles is the fruit of Container Love’s latest collaboration, and our pride and joy. Produced together with Blink, the film for the track, Ecstasy Homosexuality is everything that we stand for: a bold statement of queer pride, and a fearless confession of a love that is unapologetic and unstoppable, one that goes beyond lust.
Cruising Essentials: A Bit Of Fun In The Darkest Hour
The music video for “Ecstasy Homosexuality” was built around one idea: sneaking out into the wild for a lustful adventure, or as we call it, cruising. And what is the one thing that’s a must for cruising? A perfect outfit, yes. To complete our Beyond Lust special, we teamed up with photographer Tim Sonntag and stylist Timo Luebker for an outrageously gorgeous editorial inspired by some of the most irresistible fashion choices we’ve seen at Berlin Pride so far.
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Love Shop
Our special Love Shop supports wonderful artists and promotes forward-thinking brands by featuring their own stores and websites. Browse our curated selection of contemporary art and fashion, and purchase prints, books, fashion pieces, and more directly from the artists or designers through Container Love’s Love Shop.
Photo Tim Sonntag
Max Gaertner: All Colors Of The Rainbow
Dance can bring all kinds of emotions to the surface while liberating the mind and body – Max Gaertner is part of Container Love’s latest project, the music video for the song by The Irrepressibles, "Ecstasy Homosexuality". As part of our latest Beyond Lust special, we asked Max to tell us about his behind the scenes experience, a personal queer icon he’ll never forget, and the freedom and tranquility he’s found in dancing.
Karma Di Sapio: No New Life Comes Easy
It takes time and courage to unlearn old ways of life, but rebuilding new is always worth it – Berlin-based actor and model Karma di Sapio plays an important role in our latest film, the music video for The Irrepressibles’ song, Ecstasy Homosexuality. In conversation with Container Love, Karma told us about his upbringing in Italy, his journey of self-exploration, lust, and why playing a voyeur carries a special relevance to him.
Elias Brenneisen: Everybody Needs Something To Believe In
By just putting yourself out there, you will be rewarded with people around you that shine bright and who will help you thrive even more – Berlin-based dancer and model Elias Brenneisen belongs to a new generation of fearless queer creators. Member of the cast of our music video for The Irrepressibles’ Ecstasy Homosexuality, we asked Elias to share his story on finding his identity and confidence in Berlin, the importance of role models, and the magical effects on one’s life of keeping it casually sexy.
Ricardo Rozas: Built By Us, Built For Us
Queerness can give you the strength to take risks building your own path – Berlin-based tattoo artist Ricardo Rozas was key to Container Love’s latest project, the music video for The Irrepressibles’ song, "Ecstasy Homosexuality". Now part of our Beyond Lust special, we asked Ricardo to tell us about the balancing act of experiencing ecstasy, some of his dearest childhood memories of the Chilean shoreline, and why Berlin remains the place to be for people on the quest for finding themselves.
Dario Campo: The Promise Of Change
Radical acceptance can break down barriers – Berlin-based dancer, director and filmmaker Dario Campo played an important role in our latest music video for The Irrepressibles’ Ecstasy Homosexuality. As part of our Beyond Lust summer special, we asked Dario about how leaving perfectionism behind helped him to become a better storyteller, the duality of living in Berlin, and the liberating experience of getting a queer haircut.
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The Hidden Dimension
Discover Container Love’s latest special on the multi-award-winning short film The Hidden Dimension. In addition to the film’s trailer, also running in German-speaking cinemas, this special includes a series of interviews with artists from Eastern Europe who share perspectives on LGBTQIA+ communities and their current situation.
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