Five Films For Freedom Celebrates Global LGBTQIA+ Stories

The Five Films For Freedom programme by the British Council and British Film Institute Flare showcases short films supporting LGBTQIA+ communities from March 19 to 30. Featuring films from Indonesia, New Zealand, China, Switzerland, and the UK, the event offers free global online access to promote inclusivity and cross-cultural understanding.

The much-anticipated Five Films For Freedom programme, jointly presented by the British Council and the British Film Institute Flare, is set to unfold from March 19 to March 30. This annual event is an online short film showcase celebrating stories from the LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide.

This year's selection features creative works from filmmakers in Indonesia, New Zealand, China, Switzerland, and the UK. Among the films are 'DragFox' by Lisa Ott from the UK, 'If I Make it to the Morning' by China's Andre Shen, 'NGGAK!!!' by Indonesia's Oktania Hamdani and Winner Wijaya, 'We'll Go Down in History' by UK pair Cameron Richards and Charlie Tidmas, and 'Wait, Wait, Now!' by New Zealand's Ramon Te Wake.

The festival not only presents the films but also makes them accessible online for free through the British Council's digital channels. The initiative is hailed as a 'powerful global movement that champions the freedom to love and be seen,' according to Alison Barrett MBE, Director of the British Council India. This event stands as a testament to storytelling's power in enhancing inclusivity and fostering cultural exchange.

(With inputs from agencies.)