Skiff

A young rower struggles to balance family life, self-expression and taboo crushes.

Screening dates and booking

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Credits

  • Director

    Cecilia Verheyden

  • Screenwriters

    Cecilia Verheyden, Vincent Vanneste

  • With

    Femke Vanhove, Lina Miftah, Wout Vleugels

  • Belgium-Netherlands-Sweden 2025. 106min

  • Courtesy of

    Outplay Films

  • Languages

    Flemish, French, English

    With English subtitles

Introduction

Adolescence is proving a challenge for Malou – whether it’s their parents’ divorce, gender identity or bullying by peers. But more trouble lies ahead when Malou’s infatuation with their brother’s girlfriend becomes all too clear.

Wema Mumma

Content advice

Contains transphobic attitudes and language.

Screening with

Theo

Watch for free on BFI Player from 18 March

  • Directors

    Monica Palazzo, Jo Galvv

  • Brazil 2026. 15min

  • Language

    Portuguese

  • With English subtitles

Theo is determined to be allowed to play football, no matter the boundaries.

Content advice

Contains sexist 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.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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