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Bodies of Desire
In a conservative society, this is a passionate love poem to genderless intimacy.
Overview
In an increasingly hostile and conservative society, this is a passionate love poem to genderless intimacy.
Screened as part of Shorts programme Queer as in Question Everything. Once you have enjoyed all the films in this programme, check out an exclusive Q&A with the filmmakers (available in the Extras tab). Part of the #FiveFilmsForFreedom 2021 programme, presented in partnership with British Council.
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