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My Time to Shine
Whether or not the world is a kind and accepting place, these films present grand visions of strength and self-discovery. And on life’s rocky road, there is something to be said for being certain about the person you are. Q&A
BFI London Film Festival short films programmed by Nellie Alston, Philip Ilson, Aduke King and Elaine Wong
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The Name of the Son [El nombre del hijo]The Name of the Son [El nombre del hijo]
Drama202013 mins
On a trip to the seaside, Lucho battles the inconveniences of puberty while his family recognise him for who he is, in this beautiful portrayal of familial love.
Summer ShadeSummer Shade
Drama202016 mins
On a hot summer’s day, mischievous teenager Gal takes a dip in her favourite nearby pool and unexpectedly encounters a group of Hasidic boys.
DungareesDungarees
Drama20205 mins
A story of young love, as a transgender teen and a cis-gender teen spend their time together on a regular night, doing regular things. Or not.
Panthers [Panteres]Panthers [Panteres]
Drama202022 mins
Joana and Nina are 13-year-old girls on the brink of womanhood, provocatively confronting their female gender, queerness and social norms.
ShagbandsShagbands
Drama202018 mins
During a sizzling summer in the noughties, a gang of South London schoolgirls face strange sexual awakenings, which culminate in a visceral fate.
A Northamptonshire VillageA Northamptonshire Village
Amateur film194431 minsSilent Location: Greens Norton
Attractively-shot amateur film of village and rural life in Green's Norton, taken in the summer of 1944.