The BFI's Flare festival returns for its 39th edition, scheduled from March 19-30, 2025, at the BFI Southbank and online. The festival will showcase over 130 films from 41 countries, including 34 world premieres, alongside panel discussions, workshops, and after-hours events. Significant highlights include the international premiere of "The Wedding Banquet" reimagined by Andrew Ahn, and Shatara Michelle Ford's "Dreams in Nightmares". The documentary segment features works like "Peaches Goes Bananas" and "I'm Your Venus", underscoring the diverse range of LGBTQIA+ stories explored in this year’s thematic focus on Hearts, Minds, and Bodies.
The BFI's 39th LGBTQIA+ film festival, running from March 19-30, 2025, showcases over 130 films, including 34 world premieres, and various engaging events.
Highlighting a diverse array of films from 41 countries, the festival offers thematic strands and special presentations, continuing its legacy as a cultural landmark.
Festivities include not only film screenings but also workshops, panel discussions, and after-hours events at the scenic BFI Southbank, enhancing community engagement.
This year's festival opens with a premiere of a joyful reimagining of The Wedding Banquet and features renowned films and background stories, exemplifying LGBTQIA+ artistry.
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