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Tracing Utopia
Young queers connect in a sci-fi dream world to build a war machine of love and a virtual manifesto for the future.
Overview
Set in a sci-fi dream world filled with endless possibilities, young queer people connect to create a war machine of love, and a virtual manifesto for the future.
Screened as part of Shorts programme For the Record. Once you have enjoyed all the films in this programme, check out an exclusive Q&A with the filmmakers (available in the Extras tab).
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