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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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Five Films for Freedom: A look back at 10 years of queer stories
Briony Hanson, the head of film for the British Council, takes a look back at some of the movies featured in Five Films for Freedom so far
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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 and British Council celebrate 10 years of Five Films for Freedom with 2024 selection
"Five Films for Freedom has allowed global audiences to encounter incredible filmmaking talents and celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories"
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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: Elliot Page to join LGBTQIA+ Film Festival for Close To You’s European Premiere
The 38th edition of the festival runs from 13-24 March 2024
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BFI Flare: LGBTQIA+ Film Festival announces 2024 opening and closing night films
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 Flare: LGBTQIA+ Film Festival celebrates audience increase
The festival hosted 6 World Premieres, 13 International Premieres, 4 European Premieres, and 18 UK Premieres.
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Drifter review: a lethargic portrait of Berlin’s queer scene
Hannes Hirsch’s Drifter is a slow slice-of-life drama that stumbles through Berlin’s queer scene.