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BFI Flare celebrates audience growth during 2024 LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
BFI recorded an 87% occupancy at BFI Southbank, up from 85% in 2023
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Lady Like review: The story of an underdog who has risen to the top
"A pleasant film that offers a behind-the-scenes glance at a person who's achieved their dreams and looking ahead to new ones"
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Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero review: A refreshingly candid peak behind the curtains
"What is most charming about the film is the person at its centre"
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Commitment to Life review: ‘A story we should never tire of hearing of’
Commitment to Life follows on from Schwarz's previous BFI Flare films such as Boulevard! A Hollywood Story and Tab Hunter Confidential
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BFI Flare’s Brian Robinson on ‘surprising and constantly inspiring journey’ as programmer
The BFI Flare programmer also chats to Attitude about Andrew Haigh and his favourite film in the 2024 selection
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What we learned from Elliot Page’s BFI Flare talk – from ‘awful’ times on set to dream roles
The actor also discussed his memoir, getting an Oscar nomination, and being inspired by But I'm a Cheerleader
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Five more films to see before BFI Flare closes
BFI Flare runs at BFI Southbank until Sunday 24 March
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Close To You review: A relatable story headed by a moving portrayal from Elliot Page
"Page's own personal experience seems to bleed into Sam's helping inform the character, the energy, and the authenticity of the scenes"
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Layla review: Bilal Hasna’s spectacular performance leads ode to drag and queerness
"All in all Layla is a brilliant film with a wonderful heart and message," writes Alastair James of BFI Flare's 2024 opening night film
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BFI Flare x BAFTA 2024 development programme cohort announced
"The BFI Flare x BAFTA mentorship had a profound impact on my career and, honestly, my life!," Layla producer Savannah James-Bayly has said
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Elliot Page felt a ‘dramatic shift’ in himself filming Close To You: ‘It meant the world to me’
Exclusive: "Pre-transition being able to work in this way wouldn't have been possible," Elliot Page has told Attitude
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BFI Flare: 15 films to watch at this year’s LGBTQIA Film Festival
The 38th edition of the festival runs from 13-24 March 2024
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BFI Flare LGBTQIA Film Festival announces full 2024 programme
The 38th edition of the festival runs from 13-24 March 2024
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BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival to return in March 2024
Last year's festival saw audiences grow by 16%
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BFI Southbank launches ‘Be Gay, Do Crime’ season – here are some of the films to catch
It's a "weird and wonderful season" of cinematic gems
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BFI Flare LGBTQ Film Festival announces dates for March 2023
Submissions for the 37th edition of the LGBTQ film festival are open.
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In From The Side filmmakers on LGBTQ cinema: ‘it’s important to tell every story’
The cast and crew of the rugby-orientated film want to move on from stories focusing on homophobia, coming out, and trauma.
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Benediction review: ‘Jack Lowden gives a solid performance’
Screening as part of this year's BFI FLARE: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.
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Boulevard! A Hollywood Story Review: ‘Gloria Swanson is definitely worthy of ‘gay icon’ status’
Screening as part of this year's BFI FLARE: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.
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The best LGBTQ films to see at this year’s BFI Flare festival
BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival is back and as bold as ever!