Our springtime celebration of queer cinema at BFI Southbank – 19 to 30 March 2025.
Dates for your diary
- 13 March 12:00: Extra tickets released for some screenings and events
- 19 to 30 March: The festival takes place
About the 2025 festival
Find out about the festival, explore tickets and booking, learn about access at the festival and browse the digital brochure.
Galas and Special Presentation
Our Opening and Closing Night Galas and Special Presentation.
The Wedding Banquet
Andrew Ahn explores new queer family models and the pressures of cultural traditions in a loving and hilarious update of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic.
Night Stage
Forbidden carnal desires lead to unforeseen danger for two public figures in this stylish and seductive psychosexual suspenser.
Dreams in Nightmares
In this fresh, funny and poignant Black queer remix of the road movie, three friends embark on a journey to find their missing bestie.
Programme highlights
If I Die, It’ll Be of Joy
Following the lives of three elderly activists, Alexis Taillant’s moving film gives a voice to members of the queer community who are often silenced.
The Wedding Banquet
Andrew Ahn explores new queer family models and the pressures of cultural traditions in a loving and hilarious update of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic.
Departures
Based on a real heartbreak, Departures is a must-see northern comedy drama that dissects a toxic relationship from all angles.
Will & Harper
Hit the road with best friends Harper Steele and Will Ferrell, in this moving and hilarious ode to the importance of allyship.
Four Mothers
Darren Thornton’s second feature is a delightful and heartfelt dramedy about one people-pleasing son and four extremely demanding mothers.
Sandbag Dam
The relationship between two young men causes upset in a small Croatian village with a very traditional outlook on life.
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25 & Under
Get a free BFI 25 & Under account to get your hands on £5 tickets for BFI Flare 2024.
Sign upBFI Flare Press and Industry 2025
Information on press and industry accreditation, pass benefits and this year’s industry programme.
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Festival news
News
James Schamus on a new The Wedding Banquet: “Over the years, I’ve come to the conclusion that what we call civilisation and culture is more or less queer”
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“I had to say something about what it feels like to be a Black queer person in America”: Shatara Michelle Ford on Dreams in Nightmares
Sponsors and partners
To our wonderful sponsors, supporters, funders, partners, Auteurs Circle, Patrons, Members and volunteers for making it all possible.
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Accessible screenings and events
Making BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival as welcoming, inclusive and accessible as possible for everyone.
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2025 festival brochure
Download our digital festival brochure (PDF) for the 2025 edition of the festival.
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Film Academy at BFI Flare
Events for young screen creatives interested in learning about filmmaking and networking with professionals.
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