Too Desi, Too Queer
Recital Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
200 Jennens Road, B4 7XR
£8
£6 over 60s
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Too Desi, Too Queer
The South Asian diaspora LGBTQIA+ showcase is back with a fresh crop of inspiring, thought-provoking and empowering Too Desi Too Queer short films.
This year, these UK premieres have been programmed in association with Rainbow Noir, Manchester and will be followed by a panel conversation exploring themes of joy, empowerment, connection and wellbeing.
Before I Do
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
Director Charandeep Das
Running time 14 mins
Language Hindi, Bengali with English subtitles
Zari
Running time 19 mins
Language 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
Director Joey Kaushik
Running time 15 mins
Language 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
Director Harris Doran
Running time 13 mins
Language 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.
Recommended certificate: 18
Running time approx. 70 mins