BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, now in its 39th year, continues to be a cultural beacon for the LGBTQ+ community, featuring 56 features and 81 shorts from 41 countries. The festival program includes 34 world premieres and runs from March 19 to 30 at BFI Southbank, with additional streams available on BFI Player. Key films include a documentary on Venus Xtravanganza, emphasizing trans resilience, and the restored comedy-drama Onda Nova, depicting women's football in a conservative Brazil, both adding depth to the festival's commitment to diverse queer narratives.
This year's programme includes 56 features and 81 shorts from 41 countries - including 34 world premieres - reminding us that queerness transcends borders and cultural norms.
Venus Xtravanganza shines a spotlight on a young trans woman whose story celebrates the resilience of the trans community, blending past footage with a quest for justice.
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