BFI Flare: Four Decades of Queer Cinema Magic!

BFI Flare programmers past and present come together to celebrate 40 years of bold and brilliant LGBTQIA+ cinema.

Screening dates and booking

Check which tickets are still available across the festival – and find out about extra ticket releases and standby queues.

Credits

  • 60min

Introduction

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of BFI Flare, many of its past and current programmers will join us to reflect on the films and voices that the Festival has championed over the past four decades, how the festival has shifted with the times and the importance of cinema within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Panellists

  • Jason Barker, Programmer (2008 – 2016)
  • Michael Blyth, Programmer (2008 – 2023)
  • Emma Smart, Programmer (2008 – 2022)

Hosted by Wema Muma, Programmer (2023 – present).

How to book

This event is free and open to all (subject to age restrictions).

Ticket booking opens on Thursday 12 March at 12pm midday.

Tickets for free events are over-allocated to account for no-shows. Tickets do not guarantee entry and work on a first-come, first-served basis – arrive early to avoid disappointment. Doors will open 15 minutes before the advertised time. Seating is unallocated, unless otherwise stated.

Please bring your booking confirmation and collect your ticket at the event entrance.

Missed out?

Try your luck at the standby queue 15 minutes before the start time.

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