Too Desi Too Queer (15) + discussion

Too Desi Too Queer - the legendary LGBTQIA+ showcase from London Indian Film Festival - is back with a fresh crop of inspiring, thought-provoking and empowering short films. 

Films screening in this programme:

Before I Do 

Dir Gitika Butto/9 mins/English

On the morning of her wedding day, Mona, a British-Indian woman, questions her rushed marriage and reflects on a period of self-discovery from her past.

Jasmine That Blossoms in the Wild

Dir Charandeep Das/14 mins/Hindi and Bengali with English subtitles

Love blossoms secretly between two old women at an elderly care home while the spectre of patriarchy looms large overhead. 

Zari

Dir Shruti Parekh/19 mins/English

Amidst preparations for her sister’s wedding in India, young American Neelu forges an unexpected connection with Zeyb, a quiet sari store clerk with a secret.

The Witch of Vihar Lake

Dir Joey Kaushik/16 mins/Marathi with English subtitles

In a village near Vihar Lake, where fearsome tales of a witch keep people away, young Mitthu and his sister Ishita grow up in the shadow of dread. One fateful night unravels life-altering truths – about Ishita, himself, and the witch.

Poreless

Dir Harris Doran/13 mins/English

A fabulous, queer Muslim beauty entrepreneur must figure out how to compete in a Shark Tank-like product pitch contest after suffering an untimely allergic reaction.

This screening will begin at the advertised time with no adverts or trailers.