This Is Home

In this programme of shorts films by Indian directors, queer people find support, community and acceptance – sometimes in the unlikeliest of places.

Screening dates and booking

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Credits

  • Total running time

    93min

  • Programmed by

    Grace Barber-Plentie

  • Content advice

    This short film programme contains flashing images, and homophobic and transphobic attitudes and language.

Pakka

  • Director

    Iniyavan Elumalai

  • Netherlands 2025. 18min

  • Languages

    English, Dutch and Tamil
    With English subtitles

  • Content advice

    Contains flashing images.

A group of gay Indian friends living in Holland spend a final night together before one of them returns home.

Body of Our Own

  • Directors

    Rahemur Rahman, Lily Vetch

  • UK 2026. 25min

  • Languages

    Bengali, Hindi
    With English subtitles

  • Content advice

    Contains homophobic and transphobic attitudes and language.
    Contains flashing images.

Filmed over the course of six years, this documentary shows the resilience and sisterhood of three Hijra women.

A Letter for Tomorrow

  • Director

    Mahesh Menon

  • India 2025. 23min

  • Languages

    Malayalam, English, Hindi
    With English subtitles

In a multi-generational matriarchal household, a woman embraces her authentic lesbian identity after her divorce.

Hills Don’t Dance Alone

  • Director

    Shubham Negi

  • India 2025. 24min

  • Languages

    Hindi, Pahari
    With English subtitles

  • Content advice

    Contains homophobic attitudes and language.

Sachin finds an surprising ally when is bullied for wanting to wear female clothing during a dance performance.

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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