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        Bodies of Desire

        In a conservative society, this is a passionate love poem to genderless intimacy.

        Drama 2020 4 mins Not rated

        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.

        Director
        Varsha Panikar and Saad Nawab
        Genres
        Drama
        Certificate
        Not rated
        Country
        India
        Language
        English

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