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Departures (Film)

Two shirtless men sleeping closely together in bed, viewed from above, surrounded by geometric-patterned and teal bedding.

Departures (Review): Raucous Grief and the queer urge to ignore Red Flags

Umnia El-Neil 6 Apr 2026

Two men standing in front of a pink BFI Flare film festival backdrop, one speaking into a microphone, the other listening.

The filmmakers behind Departures on how they crafted the golden comedy of the film

Juanita Prieto 8 Apr 2025

Two men speaking at a BFI Flare film festival event, one holding a microphone, standing before a pink branded backdrop.

The filmmakers behind Departures on why we don't see more working class queer stories on screen

Juanita Prieto 8 Apr 2025

Two smiling men posing at a BFI Flare film festival event against a pink branded backdrop, both wearing brown jackets.

Departures (Film)

Tyler Conti on how 'Departures' can help people identify the toxicity in their own relationships.

Juanita Prieto 7 Apr 2025

Two smiling men standing in front of a pink BFI Flare film festival backdrop, one in a dark jacket, the other in brown leather.

Departures (Film)

"There's no shame", Ali Afzal talks to Juana at the BFI Flare premiere of 'Departures'

Juanita Prieto 7 Apr 2025

Two men posing at BFI Flare London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival, one in black polo, other in leather jacket over white tee.

Departures (Film)

It all comes back to Neil! Juana talks to Lloyd,, Neil and Paul on how 'Departures' came together

Juanita Prieto 1 Apr 2025

Two young men at BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, one in leather jacket with tie, other in green cardigan, pink backdrop.

Jacob Partali & Jake Haymes on the message of Departures at the BFI Flare premiere 💕🎬

Juanita Prieto 31 Mar 2025

Young woman with curly dark hair, sunglasses on head, holding a small microphone. Text reads "DEPARTURES (2025) Neil Ely- Lloyd Eyre-Morgan"

Departures - Video Review

Juanita Prieto 30 Mar 2025