The 33rd edition of BFI Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns to the BFI Southbank from March 21–31, 2019.
THE festival will open with the UK premiere of Chanya Button’s Vita & Virginia, which is the true story of the passionate relationship between literary trailblazer Virginia Woolf (Elizabeth Debicki), and the enigmatic aristocrat Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton).
Vita & Virginia, which will open in the UK on July 12, is written (screenplay) by Chanya Button and adapted from Dame Eileen Atkins’ play of the same name. With a supporting cast that includes Isabella Rossellini, Rupert Penry-Jones and Peter Ferdinando, Vita & Virginia was shot in Dublin and produced by Evangelo Kioussis and Katie Holly.
The Pureland Foundation returns as Main Supporter of BFI Flare, The second in their three-year commitment to the Festival. This continues a significant philanthropic contribution from the Foundation, providing vital support for the Festival and bolstering its success.
Chanya Button, Director and Screenwriter of Vita & Virginia, said: “I’m beyond thrilled that Vita & Virginia will be opening BFI Flare. Tricia Tuttle’s support has been invaluable, and I’m so grateful that this film that celebrates love and creativity in all its forms will have a platform at such a vivid and forward thinking festival.”
Tricia Tuttle, Director of BFI Festivals, added: “We’re delighted to have such a strong new British film opening BFI Flare – and from a wonderfully talented female filmmaker to boot!
“BFI Flare goes from strength to strength, which is the result of increased investment in LGBTQ+ filmmaking globally, and also a reflection of support from key partners. This is particularly true of our Main Supporter, the Pureland Foundation who share our belief that BFI Flare has a very real positive social and cultural benefit.”
The full programme of BFI Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival will include 52 feature films, an expanded industry programme, selected films on BFI Player VOD service and a series of special events and archive screenings.
For the full programme of screenings available from February 20, click here:
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