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Traversing a wide range of subjects, this inspiring selection of short form documentaries is guaranteed to provoke and inspire in equal measures.
After watching the films in this programme, check out an exclusive Q&A with the filmmakers (available in the Extras tab on the film pages).
Watch the BFI Flare 2021 short films for free at any time 17-28 March on BFI Player wherever you are in the UK.
Above the Troubled WaterAbove the Troubled Water
Documentary202038 mins
Three Nigerian men are scattered across the globe after escaping homophobic violence.
All I Need is a BallAll I Need is a Ball
Documentary202017 mins
Freestyle champion Palermo and her grassroots campaign to create a female league of freestylers in her native Spain.
Being SaschaBeing Sascha
Documentary202035 mins
In this discerning mini-doc, Sascha beautifully articulates and illuminates life as a trans non-binary person in the small city of Basel.
Son of SodomSon of Sodom
Documentary202015 mins
Selected for the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, this portrait of a beautiful, young, rebel queer explores his life in the bohemian circles of Medellin.
Tracing UtopiaTracing Utopia
Documentary202126 mins
Young queers connect in a sci-fi dream world to build a war machine of love and a virtual manifesto for the future.
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