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Heart's Desires
History, geography and personal circumstances may change but challenges facing the heart are timeless and universal.
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.
The ActThe Act
Drama202018 mins
One young man faces up to the joys and perils of living a gay life amidst the sexual repressiveness of pre-1967 London.
Baby Lies TruthfullyBaby Lies Truthfully
Drama20206 mins
A love letter to the late David Robilliard – a collage of his poems and archive visuals, with a voice-over by Russell Tovey.
EdenEden
Drama202016 mins
A sexually-driven man cruises the parks, saunas and streets of an unnamed city at night, seeking to satisfy his relentless lust.
Isaac and the RamIsaac and the Ram
Drama202015 mins
A tense encounter between a young man in distress and his reluctant saviour.
Land of the Free [Du gamla, du fria]Land of the Free [Du gamla, du fria]
Drama202011 mins
A group of gay men enjoy a late-night birthday party in the park, but an encounter with two straight couples creates a situation.
Of Hearts and CastlesOf Hearts and Castles
Drama202015 mins
When two lonely men meet they discover something revealing about each other and themselves.
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