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Honouring Traditions
Highlighting perspectives from around the globe, these films delve into personal narratives linked to the power of creativity and community.
Sky Lewis
Total running time 77min
Content warning
This short film programme contains flashing images, racial violence and distressing scenes.
Screening dates and booking
Midnight Rising

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Director
Aileen Ye
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UK-Netherlands 2023. 8min
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Language
English
The hidden world of East and Southeast Asian raves in London is uncovered, presenting a community of acceptance and joy.
This film is free to watch on BFI Player from 9 to 20 October – find out more
Content warning
Contains strobe lighting.
Iranian Yellow Pages

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Director
Anna Snowball
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UK 2024. 12min
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Languages
Farsi, English
With English subtitles
After moving to London, Reza places an advert in a Farsi-language newspaper and discovers an Iranian community hiding in plain sight.
Irpinia

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Director
Jameisha Prescod
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UK 2023. 7min
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Language
English
A story of Black British hope from the Windrush generation, ruminating on the harsh reality that lay beyond the ships.
Adura Baba Mi

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Director-screenwriter
Juliana Kasumu
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UK 2024. 15min
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Languages
English, Yorùbá
Through a series of intimate recollections with the filmmaker’s parents, affectionate memories of a Nigerian family are explored.
This film is free to watch on BFI Player from 9 to 20 October – find out more
Travelling Home

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Director-screenwriter
Juliet Klottrup
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UK 2023. 6min
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Language
English
An English Romany Traveller and retired farrier makes his annual journey to Appleby Fair.
Roots that Reach Toward the Sky

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Director
Jess X. Snow
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Screenwriters
Jess X. Snow, Kit Yan
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USA-Canada 2024. 15min
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Languages
English, Mandarin
With English subtitles
When her mother’s Chinese traditional medicine shop is vandalised, Kai must confront her place in the community.
Content warning
Contains scenes of hate crime.
Red Soil

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Director
Joshua Ighodaro
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UK 2023. 9min
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Language
English
The family of Mama, a beloved Nigerian elder, explore ancient burial traditions as they prepare for her funeral.
Salone Love

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Director
Tajana Tokyo
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UK 2023. 5min
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Language
English
A scrapbook of thoughts and advice about love in Sierra Leone.
Content warning
Contains mention of sex.
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