Tagged BFI Flare 2016

There’s a lot of glitter involved in Femme Brutal, a German queer-lesbian burlesque show, as well as healthy amounts of fake blood, powder, clingfilm, and assorted vegetables. It’s messy business, and...

In the aftermath of the Indian supreme court’s disheartening decision to recriminalise homosexuality, Sudhanshu Saria’s tender but revealing romance pulsates with the sad legacy of a national move to...

Costume designer Orry-Kelly is a fascinating subject. Vastly influential, enjoying a career of over 30 years and almost 300 pictures, Kelly’s creations are featured in Casablanca and Some Like It Hot and on...

For some reason Stephen Winter decided that he needed to expand upon the groundbreaking film Portrait of Jason by creating what feels like little more than additional footage and outtakes. Winter seems to be...

I Promise you Anarchy offers an occasionally thought-provoking glimpse into the lives of two young lovers. Diego Hernández's Miguel carries the film well with a somewhat enigmatic central performance, and...

Real Boy documents a pivotal time in the life of 19 year-old Bennett Wallace, as he transitions between genders but also makes the infinitely subtle shifts that mark the entrance into adulthood. His mother...

Welcome To This House is a carefully crafted portrayal of the flawed poet, Elizabeth Bishop. When you consider that this is a snapshot into the life of Bishop, it’s surprising how much insight we gain...

Daniela is murdered before Carmin Tropical begins, yet her absence can be felt throughout. As her friend Mabel (José Pecina) fingers through old photographs in silent scenes we see traces of a life cut...