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Too Desi Too Queer
A selection of LGBTIQ+ shorts curated by the London Indian Film Festival.
Too Desi Too Queer is a much-loved and long-running strand at the annual London Indian Film Festival. For the first time we present an online selection of highlights from past festivals; a dynamic and thought-provoking showcase of shorts exploring the lives, experiences and well being of South Asian LGBTQIA+ communities in the Subcontinent and diaspora.
The Protector [Muhafiz]The Protector [Muhafiz]
Drama202118 mins
Against a backdrop of sectarian violence, can a gay Hindu man find the courage to help a Muslim?
WigWig
Drama201926 mins
Arkita believes herself to be be modern, liberal and independent. An unprecedented encounter with a transgender sex worker questions her beliefs.
VaidyaVaidya
Drama202123 mins
Kabir meets the mysterious Vaidya on the beach while on holiday in Goa, in this short film which premiered at the London Indian Film Festival 2021.
Little ElephantLittle Elephant
Animation & Artists Moving Image20155 mins
A British Indian woman and her father discuss their opposing views on family and sexuality in this beautifully moving, visually striking 2D animated short film.
WajoodWajood
Romance201712 mins
A young trans woman embarks on a poignant quest for love after falling for a rickshaw driver.
KhwaaishKhwaaish
Drama20187 mins
Khwaaish or 'Desire' is an Indian short film that glimpses into the life of one man’s longing to find a same-sex companion, in a city that refuses to accept LGBTQIA+ people.
Chariot RidersChariot Riders
Animation & Artists Moving Image20155 mins
Beautifully animated short film about a boy's feelings of love for another boy – his best friend.
SisakSisak
Romance201715 mins
A first-of-its-kind silent LGBTQ short film set in India, Sisak makes waves before the visuals of this film hit the shore.
U For UshaU For Usha
Drama201922 mins
U Ushacha is a subtle portrayal of sexual awakening, and how naïve attraction can empower a woman to take control of her life.
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