Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesLie WIth Me, based on the novel by Philippe Besson, has a wistful charm that sits with you long after the film is over. It’s a tale about nostalgia, love and heartbreaking loss that begs you to feel nothing but kindness to all its characters. Stephane Belcourt (Guillame de Tonquedec) is reluctantly visiting his small … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesBFI Flare’s queer film festival is back in full swing at London’s Southbank British Film Institute. One of the highlights of the festival each year is its stellar line-up of short films. This year is no exception. Here is a selection of my favourite shorts so far. Repair This is my favorite film … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis week Five Films For Freedom launches the ninth edition of the world’s largest, and widest-reaching, queer digital film showcase. Produced in a partnership between the British Council and the BFI Flare Film Festival, this year’s excellent five short films include gems from Nigeria, Guyana, Cyprus, Northern Ireland and South Korea. The films … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe Stroll, the opening documentary of the British Film Institute Flare Festival just blew the bloody doors off. Some things in LGBTQ+ film festivals are good, some things are important. They don’t always coincide. With this authentic yet deeply authoritative work by Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker they have achieved both. A threading of black … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe 37th Edition of the annual BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival is just about to kick-off at Southbank. Its one of QUEERGURU’S favorite queer film fests …… not just because it is the biggest in Europe but also because it’s in one of QUEERGURU’s global home bases. BFI Flare is divided into three thematic … Continue reading
