Our springtime celebration of queer cinema is back, at BFI Southbank and on BFI Player – 15 to 26 March 2023.

Find out how to fest, how to book and about access at the festival.

 

Films and events

The best new LGBTQIA+ cinema from around the world at BFI Southbank and on BFI Player.

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Special Presentations

Our Opening and Closing Night Galas and Centrepiece Presentation.

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BFI Flare Expanded

Free, immersive storytelling exhibition – 16 to 19 March.

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Hearts

Films about love, romance and friendship.

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Bodies

Stories of sex, identity and transformation.

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Minds

Reflections on art, politics and community.

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Best of Year

Another chance to catch some of the most popular films.

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Events

From panel discussions to epic DJ nights.

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BFI Flare on BFI Player

Watch festival films from around the UK.

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Access at BFI Flare

We are committed to making BFI Flare as welcoming, inclusive and accessible as possible.

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BFI Flare Education

Join us for education talks and events in-person and online.

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Festival news

News

Ron Peck honoured as BFI Flare returns

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News

Five Films for Freedom showcases LGBTQIA+ short films free to access around the world

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Meet the programmer: Wema Mumma

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BFI Flare’s inaugural immersive programme includes the world’s first virtual LGBTQ+ museum

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Sponsors and partners

With thanks to our generous sponsors, funders, partners, patrons, members and supporters for making it all possible.

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