The Broken R

Rotacismo

Ricardo Ruales Eguiguren’s film reflects upon his rare genetic condition and his sexual identity.

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Credits

  • Director

    Ricardo Ruales Eguiguren

  • Screenwriters

    Soledad Santelices, Nicole Moscoso, Ricardo Ruales Eguiguren

  • Ecuador-Italy 2025. 85min

  • Courtesy of

    Utopia Docs

  • Language

    Spanish

    With English subtitles

Access screenings

Tuesday 24 March 18:30
Relaxed screening

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Introduction

Ricardo and his father have Treacher Collins syndrome. Weaving together archive footage, interviews and animation, Ricardo attempts to understand his relationship to his family, his condition and his sexuality.

Grace Barber-Plentie

Screening with

Rag Dolls

Watch for free on BFI Player from 18 March

  • Director

    Amy Adler

  • USA-Mexico 2025. 12min

  • Language

    Spanish

  • With English subtitles

This documentary follows Rosalinda and Diana, a disabled lesbian couple creating their own space of love and mutual care.

Content advice

Contains homophobic attitudes and language.

How to book

BFI Flare tickets start from £10, with concessions available for many screenings and discounts for BFI Members. Booking information and ticket prices.

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