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California Schemin': Lying, scamming, and assorted trickery of the self.
James McAvoy's Directorial debut doesn't bother being self-serious -- it's too busy being honest about deceit.
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BFI Flare 2026 | Best of Fest
Our amazing Flare Editorial Team gives you the scoop on the next 12 months of indie cinema you should keep an eye on
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🇬🇧🇪🇸Sub vs Dub: Film, Language & Accessibility (EN & ES)
There is something inherently ableist about claiming that everyone should always watch media in its original language with subtitles.
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Departures (Review): Raucous Grief and the queer urge to ignore Red Flags
A raucous self-aware romp through the tragedy of toxic situationships with bisexual Mancunians.
Deep Dive
Is there any such thing as Apolitical Science Fiction?
In an era of perceived waning Media Literacy and an increase in analysis fatigue, are we allowed to opt out of politics in favour of Pew-Pews?
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The Drama: Charlie and Emma and the Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad, No Good Week (Light Spoilers)
How well do you really know the ones you love? The Drama takes us on a dark and twisted comedic ride, putting the wedding vows "for better or for worse" to the ultimate test.
SOPHISTICULTURE
Logan Rozos and Lexie Bean discuss their latest film, 'What Will I Become' | Sophisticulture at BFI Flare 2026
Sophisticulture is a podcast for people who care a lot about stories and storytellers, and can be found on all major Podcast platforms.
Reviews
Treat Me Like Your Mother | BFI Flare 2026
A fascinating archive dive blending fuzzy analogue memories and stories of Lebanon's enduring trans aunties.
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Kisses And Bullets (Short) | BFI Flare 2026
Two Iranian women on opposite sides of the world are moved to protest, no matter the cost.
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Krizalit (Short) | BFI Flare 2026
The need for connection in a big, unfriendly city drives two women to the edge in this universal, sad but hopeful short.
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COYOTES (Short) | BFI Flare 2026
A Palestinian woman in trouble, danger lurking in the darkness on the road to Ramallah, and a tire iron.
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Everything Between Us (Short) | BFI Flare 2026
A sweet short in which masculinity lingers in its absence as two girls grow closer, despite an avoidable gulf.