The Pass Russell Tovey stars as a Premier League footballer who shares a fumbled pass (of the sexual kind) with a teammate (Arinzé Kene), changing everything - both on and off the pitch. Drama 2016 86 mins Ben A. Williams 50 Years Legal Five decades on from the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality, a range of LGBTQ+ stars (including Sir Elton John and Stephen Fry) reflect on Britain's history of prejudice, persecution and liberation. Documentary 2017 77 mins Simon Napier-Bell The Book of Gabrielle Lisa Gornick's funny and frank drama sketches the relationship between a sex-obsessed lesbian illustrator and a randy hetero author, who bond over their favourite subject. Drama Comedy 2016 79 mins Lisa Gornick Wild Flowers Robert Smith's Wild Flowers is an exquisite drama set at the funeral for a daughter, where her mother remembers the passionate yet painful affair she once had with another woman in Scotland. Romance 1989 68 mins Robert Smith Entertaining Mr Sloane Joe Orton’s delicious slice of suburban perversity, in which Beryl Reid’s lascivious landlady and her gay brother attempt to seduce their psychopathic tenant. Comedy 1970 94 mins Douglas Hickox Entertaining Mr Sloane Surprisingly risqué TV adaptation of one of Joe Orton’s best known plays, filmed shortly after his murder. 1968 81 mins Peter Moffatt Sebastiane A distinctly bold and sensual reclaiming of gay history, Jarman here tells the sexually intense story of the 4th-century martyr. Animation & Artists Moving Image Historical drama 1976 85 mins Derek Jarman and Paul Humfress Jubilee The mythological past and a soon-to-be bleak future converge on the sparse, grey streets of London in Jarman’s personal vision of the punk movement. Drama 1978 106 mins Derek Jarman The Tempest Derek Jarman’s brooding and darkly symbolic third feature is considered by some to be the most evocative Shakespeare adaptation ever to reach the screen. Drama 1980 96 mins Derek Jarman Caravaggio Derek Jarman’s unique biopic of the 17th century Italian artist Michelangelo da Caravaggio is a powerful meditation on sexuality, criminality and art. Biopic Historical drama 1986 93 mins Derek Jarman The Angelic Conversation The Angelic Conversation sees Derek Jarman conjure an evocative and radical visualisation of Shakespeare’s love poems. With narration by Judi Dench and music by Coil. Animation & Artists Moving Image 1985 81 mins Derek Jarman Derek Jarman: Life As Art Documentary on the life and work of experimental filmmaker, who died in 1994. Contributors including Tilda Swinton recall Jarman's peculiar genius. Documentary 2004 60 mins Andy Kimpton-Nye A Bit of Scarlet Mapping how British film and TV depicts the gay and lesbian lifestyle, Andrea Weiss raids the archives for her funny and persuasive documentary. Documentary 1996 71 mins Andrea Weiss Baby A teenager (Ben Whishaw) pays a sexually charged visit to the swimming pool. Drama 2000 12 mins Wiz The Chocolate Acrobat An elderly woman in a care home strikes up a sensual, nostalgic relationship with a young nurse. Fantasy Medical drama 1995 38 mins Tessa Sheridan Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon Derek Jacobi and Daniel Craig star as artist Francis Bacon and his muse George Dyer in John Maybury’s darkly exquisite biopic. Biopic 1998 87 mins John Maybury Orlando Tilda Swinton stars in Sally Potter's dazzling interpretation of Virginia Woolf's novel. Fantasy Romance 1993 93 mins Sally Potter Pride The smash culture-clash comedy tells the incredible true story of how miners and a Gay Pride support group come together to fight a common cause. Comedy 2014 120 mins Matthew Warchus Weekend Andrew Haigh's internationally acclaimed tale of a brief encounter between two gay men. Drama 2011 97 mins Andrew Haigh Lilting Ben Whishaw stars in an intimate portrait of two strangers brought together by the common language of grief. Drama 2014 86 mins Hong Khaou Lesbians What is lesbianism? What causes it? ITV's This Week attempts to demystify lesbian sexuality. Current affairs 1965 26 mins John Phillips Loot Silvio Narizzano adapts Joe Orton’s extraordinarily funny satire on police corruption and the conventions of detective fiction. Comedy Police drama 1971 102 mins Silvio Narizzano 3 Steps to Heaven Edgy mixture of black comedy and urban drama about a woman uncovering the hidden truths about her dead lover. Drama 1995 87 mins Constantine Giannaris Yellow Fever A gay British-Chinese man refuses to date Chinese men. But then Jai Ming moves in next door. Comedy Drama 1998 27 mins Raymond Yeung Chemsex A hard-hitting and often graphic documentary about the 'chemsex' sub-scene in London’s gay community. Documentary 2015 80 mins William Fairman and Max Gogarty Greek Pete Acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Haigh (Weekend, 45 Years) made his feature debut with this bold, sexually explicit drama-documentary about London rent boys. Drama 2009 70 mins Andrew Haigh One in Five Endearingly right-on concoction bringing together lesbians and gay men for dancing and debate at Heaven nightclub 1982 52 mins Ken Howard Dressed as a Girl An in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at London’s finest drag performers. Warning: extreme use of make-up and glitter. Documentary 2015 101 mins Colin Rothbart Madagascar Skin John Hannah stars as a painfully shy gay man who escapes the city in Chris Newby’s extraordinary second feature. Drama 1995 91 mins Christopher Newby The Comedian Touching drama about a thirtysomething comedian looking for happiness. Drama 2013 79 mins Tom Shkolnik Departure Andrew Steggall’s deft and delicate drama about a teenage dreamer who falls for the rough beauty of a local boy while staying in France. Drama 2016 108 mins Andrew Steggall More than a Journey From Sudan to the Greek islands via the East Midlands - a young gay woman seeks love, happiness and fulfilment 1986 52 mins Caroline Mylon Tall Dark Stranger Are you ready to strut your stuff? Take a bracing, sexy cruise around the diverse 1980s gay scene. 1986 48 mins Paul Oremland A Boy Called Mary The fabulous life and times of queer writer Kris Kirk, who became one of the UK’s most influential music journalists. 1986 52 mins Paul Oremland Tides of Laughter A female ‘end-of-the-pier’ double act find out a surprising secret about their landlady - and about each other. 1986 49 mins Paul Oremland Remembrance of Things Fast John Maybury’s dark, queer state of the nation film starring Tilda Swinton and Rupert Everett Animation & Artists Moving Image 1993 62 mins John Maybury Andy the Furniture Maker How did a cute, gay Essex boy go from oyster fishing to becoming the toast of the London arts scene? 1986 53 mins Paul Oremland Homosexuals Current affairs series This Week offers a non-judgmental report on homosexuality Current affairs 1964 23 mins James Butler Closets Tommy Knight (The Sarah Jane Adventures, Waterloo Road, Young Victoria) stars in this light-hearted drama as Henry, a teenager struggling with his sexuality in 1986. Science Fiction 2015 18 mins Lloyd Eyre-Morgan The Crying Game Neil Jordan's acclaimed 1992 drama-mystery tells the story of Fergus (Stephen Rea), who looks after the lover (Jaye Davidson) of a British soldier he once knew. But what is Dil hiding? Drama 1992 112 mins Neil Jordan Beautiful Thing Hettie MacDonald’s 1996 comedy tells the story of two classmates and neighbours (Glen Berry, Scott Neal) who fall in love over one summer in South East London. Comedy 1996 91 mins Hettie Macdonald The L-shaped Room Bryan Forbes directs the Oscar-nominated story of a French woman (Leslie Caron) moving to London while unmarried, pregnant, and alone. Drama 1962 126 mins Bryan Forbes Wittgenstein Written for Channel 4 by radical literary theorist Terry Eagleton and directed by Derek Jarman, Wittgenstein is a bold, offbeat biography, exploring the politics and sexuality of the great, troubled philosopher. Biopic 1993 72 mins Derek Jarman Boys and Girls Together Extraordinary 1970s sexploitation film, groundbreaking in its portrayal of interracial and homosexual sex. Sex comedy 1979 55 mins Ralph Lawrence Marsden Scrubbers The borstal drama – billed as the female Scum – features Amanda York and Kathy Burke as inmates of a ruthless women’s prison. Drama 1982 93 mins Mai Zetterling More LGBT Britain films in our Subscription collection. Explore Subscription Left More LGBT Britain films in our Free collection. Explore Free Left More related films in our Rentals collection, BFI Flare Presents Explore BFI Flare Presents Left
