LEAFF 2023

LGBTQIA+

Explore diverse stories of exploring identity in this strand, celebrating unique perspectives and voices. Two films that have been popular in international film festivals will be screening at LEAFF as UK premieres.

EGOIST

Dir. Daishi Matsunaga | Japan | 2022 | 120 mins | 18+

Saturday October 28, 14:30
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Is love an ego to save yourself, or... Based on Takayama Makoto's autobiographical novel, this film tells the story of the love between Kosuke, an editor, and Ryuta, a personal trainer.

GREEN NIGHT

Dir. Shuai Han | Hong Kong, China | 2023 | 92 mins | 18+

Saturday October 21, 21:00
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In Han Shuai's film, Chinese immigrant Jin Xia and a green-haired woman, initially contrasting, unite for a lucrative venture in Seoul's underworld. As they navigate dangerous situations, their complex relationship evolves, weaving a fragile yet inevitable bond. Together, they challenge those seeking to dominate them, striving for independence in the city's nocturnal landscape.