Bradford Queer Film Festival : Pratibha Parmar Shorts

Join us for a celebration of our inaugral Filmmaker in Focus with a trio of films showcasing the breadth of work by artist Pratibha Parmar. The screenings are followed by a discussion with opportunities for Q&A.

THIS SCREENING IS INCLUDED WITH THE WEEKEND PASS OR THE SATURDAY PASS
Passes are the best value so why not check out the whole programme here.

Khush (1991)
Pratibha Parmar, UK, 24:00, English
KHUSH means ecstatic pleasure in Urdu. For South Asian lesbians and gay men in Britain, North America, and India the term captures the blissful intricacies of being queer and of color. Inspiring testimonies bridge geographical differences to locate shared experiences of isolation alongside the unremitting joys and solidarity of being “khush”.

Reframing AIDS (1987)
Pratibha Parmar, UK, 35:00, English
A radical response to the politics surrounding AIDS and the media backlash felt by the lesbian and gay communities in the late 1980s. Cultural critics, activists and media commentators wrest the discussion away from the conservatives and place the focus on the experiences, feelings and activities of lesbians and gays who talk frankly about how they have been affected and how they are challenging dominant perceptions of AIDS as a ‘gay plague’.

Wavelengths (1997)
Pratibha Parmar, UK, 15:00, English
Mona’s girlfriend has left her with a broken heart, an empty goldfish tank, and—in her altered state—the ability to pick up other people’s conversations. Stuck in the post relationship blues, Mona just can’t seem to move on…that is until she discovers “cybersex”.

With thanks to Pratibha Parmar and Kali Films

Tickets

THIS SCREENING IS INCLUDED IN THE WEEKEND PASS AND SATURDAY PASS

For those without a pass a ticket is required. Tickets are priced on a sliding scale and there is also an option to donate at checkout. Please purchase the ticket that feels most reflective of your financial situation. Please remember Bradford Queer Film Festival runs on a very small budget and a lot of volunteered time, all donations are gratefully accepted and help us ensure we can keep offering free and low priced tickets to those who need them.

If cost is a barrier, please contact us by DM'ing BFDQueerFilmFest on Instagram or by emailing hello@castlesinthesky.info to request a free ticket.

Access

Bradford Playhouse is a wheelchair accessible screen with a wheelchair accessible bathroom, please let us know if you require a wheelchair space upon checkout.

Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks will be served at the venue.

If cost is a barrier, please contact us by DM'ing BFDQueerFilmFest on Instagram or by emailing hello@castlesinthesky.info to request a free ticket.