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SUMMARY:Lotus Visual Productions presents Short Films From the South Asian LGBT+ Community
DESCRIPTION:Founded by Neeraj Churi, Lotus Visual Productions brings South Asian LGBT+ stories to the global screen. With active projects in various stages of production in India and the UK, they strive for authentic representation of LGBT+ experiences and provide opportunities for community members on and off the screen.\nThe Garden Cinema is delighted to be showcasing a selection of their critically acclaimed and award winning short films from recent years, including titles which have been made possible through the KASHISH QDrishti Film Grant.\nFollowing the screening, Neeraj Churi will be available to answer your questions.\nFilms in the programme:\nQueer Parivaar\nWriter/Director – Shiva Raichandani | Length: 25 min | Language: English | Country: UK\nWhen a mysterious gatecrasher appears at their wedding, Madhav and Sufi are forced to face past secrets and reflect on what makes a family.\nIYKYK (If You Know You Know)\nWriter/Director Bonita Rajpurohit | Length 18 min | Language English, Hindi, Gujrati (with English Subtitles)\nWe follow Kusum, a trans girl on a series of dates with boys to find “the one” for her.\nMehroon\nWriter/Director Abu Sohel Khondekar | Length: 10 min | Language: Silent\nIn the wake of her father’s death, Mehroon is confronted with a will that holds her in a suffocating grip. Determined to break free from this oppressive force, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and liberation while navigating the expectations of society and family.\nMalwa Khushan\nWriters/Directors Preeti Kanungo and Sourav Yadav  | Length: 20 min | Language: Hindi (English Subtitles)\nComing of age story of two sisters Malwa and Khushan exploring and experiencing sexuality and attraction in their adolescent years. Living with their grandmother, Khushan always looks up to Malwa for her outspoken nature and courage. Soon a new girl arrives in Khushan’s class and she starts developing feelings for her\nTaps\nWriter/Director – Arvind Caulagi | Length: 15 min | Language: Hindi (English Subtitles)\nA simple misunderstanding puts Akshay and Rohan’s domestic idyll on shaky grounds. Set over the course of an evening, Taps offers an intimate look at how the couple navigates their way back to each other.\nMy Mother’s Girlfriend\nDirector Arun Fulara | Marathi with English Subtitles | 15 min\nRenuka and Sadiya, two mature working-class women in love with each other, are out celebrating Renuka’s birthday. Unknown to them, Renuka’s son, Mangesh, is around. My Mother’s Girlfriend is the story of these two relationships colliding.\n \nScreening as part of our SAHM film season: https://www.thegardencinema.co.uk/season/south-asian-heritage-month-2025/\n
URL:https://www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/lotus-visual-productions-presents-stories-of-the-south-asian-lgbt-community/
CATEGORIES:Film,India,LGBT+,South Asian Heritage Month
LOCATION:London, 39-41 Parker St, London WC2B 5EF
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