On The Road

Director David Pablos's Spanish film is the story of Veneno, a rebellious young drifter, who frequents roadside diners where he sleeps with truck drivers. He meets Muñeco, a hard-edged driver who keeps to himself. As they travel together and an unexpected intimacy builds between them, shadows from Veneno’s past resurface, putting both their lives at risk.

Ivan and Hadoum (Iván & Hadoum)

Directed by Ian de la Rosa, this Spanish film is about Iván, a 33-year-old trans man working a low-level, physically demanding job in a greenhouse managed by his family connections. He is focused on securing a long-awaited promotion to improve his life and that of his family. 

I Am Going To Miss You (Eu Vou Ter Saudades de Você)

Director Daniel Ribeiro's Portuguese film is about Amanda and Caio, a transgender couple who have shared seven years of love and dreams, but when they decide to move in together, their differences start to weigh on them. 

A (Dis)Liked Story (Na Aavadti Goshta)

Directed by Sai Deodhar, Na Aavadti Goshta is the story of two small-town cousins, Avantika and Soha, who are complete opposites and constantly at odds. Yet beneath their differences lies a shared dream to build a life in London and discover who they truly are. 

Barbara Forever

Directed by Brydie O’Connor, this documentary feature is based on Queer cinema pioneer Barbara Hammer (1939–2019), who started making films at the age of 27, coming out as a lesbian in her early 30s.

Dreamers

Directed by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, Dreamers is about Nigerian migrant Isio, who is arrested and sent to Hatchworth detention centre, hoping for a fair hearing on her asylum claim. Her charismatic new housemate, Farah, tells her this is a naive mistake. When Isio’s asylum claim is rejected, Farah proposes they run away together to give their love a chance.

Out Laws

Director James Lewis and Lexi Powner's documentary is about Friedel Dausab, who is at the heart of a battle centuries in the making. Challenging Namibia’s criminalisation of same-sex love, Friedel becomes a beacon of hope for countless queer Namibians longing for freedom and safety.

Cactus Pears (Sabar Bonda)

Directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, this Marathi film is about Anand, a 30-something city dweller compelled to spend a 10-day mourning period for his father in the rugged countryside of western India, tenderly bonds with a local farmer struggling to stay unmarried. 

The Crowd (Jamaat)

Hamed, an upper middle class Iranian gay, decides to hold an underground party with his friends on the occasion of his partner’s migration in the abandoned garage of their family, but his orthodox brother finds out about his party and tries to stop him. This Iranian film is directed by Sahand Kabiri.

Jimpa

Helmed by Sophie Hyde, revolves around Jim (Lithgow), who calls himself Jimpa to escape the word grandpa, true to type for this charming contrarian, who left his family to pursue a free, gay life in Amsterdam.