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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.

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Drama 2020 18 mins

One young man faces up to the joys and perils of living a gay life amidst the sexual repressiveness of pre-1967 London.

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Drama 2020 6 mins

A love letter to the late David Robilliard – a collage of his poems and archive visuals, with a voice-over by Russell Tovey.

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Drama 2020 16 mins

A sexually-driven man cruises the parks, saunas and streets of an unnamed city at night, seeking to satisfy his relentless lust.

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Drama 2020 15 mins

A tense encounter between a young man in distress and his reluctant saviour.

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Drama 2020 11 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.

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Drama 2020 15 mins

When two lonely men meet they discover something revealing about each other and themselves.

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