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𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
As part of the Diwali cultural celebrations in London, join us for a special screening of Kuch Sapney Apne, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning Hindi LGBTQ+ feature film – an evocative and timely film that explores queer identity, tradition, and the pursuit of personal dreams within the Indian cultural context.
Saturday, 18 October
1:00–3:00 PM
Genesis Cinema, Bethnal Green, LondonBook Tickets from: https://www.genesiscinema.co.uk/event/102044
The film offers a rare and powerful representation of Indian queer identity on screen, making this a meaningful event to mark the festive season. A Q&A with the filmmaker Sridhar Rangayan, moderated by Shiva Raichandani will follow the screening.
We will meet at the Genesis Cinema from 12.45pm. Come dressed in your festival finery!
This event is open to everyone — families, students, allies, and community members looking to engage with inclusive South Asian storytelling this Diwali.
𝙋𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙎𝙋𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙀𝙎𝙎𝘼𝙂𝙀!
SYNOPSIS OF THE FILM
Kartik & Aman’s relationship is tested when one of them has a fling which leads to a domestic spat. Kartik’s parents’ relationship breaks apart when Damodar and Vasudha have a tiff. Will these two couples ever be able resolve their differences? Will their relationships stand the test of time? Kuch Sapney Apne is a sensitive heartwarming film about relationships, queer or not, and what happens when relationships are challenged by uncomfortable truths.
It is a sensitive heartwarming film about a loving gay couple in Mumbai, India and their struggles; as well as family members back in a small town who are faced with new challenges, that forces everyone to redefine their relationships.
