The Story of BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

An illustrated talk exploring the 40-year history of BFI Flare.

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Credits

  • 75min

Introduction

Join Joss Morfitt, writer and researcher in film and cultural studies, for a richly illustrated talk tracing BFI Flare’s journey, from its origins in the 1980s to its position today as one of the world’s leading LGBTQIA+ film festivals. Morfitt is a scholar and researcher specialising in queer film, cultural studies and film festival histories. His doctoral research focuses on the history, politics and cultural significance of BFI Flare.

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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