This event is included in the weekend pass or can be purchased as an individual event. If cost is a barrier please contact us at bqff@castlesinthesky.info for complimentary tickets.
Bradford Queer Film Festival is delighted to present Layla (2024) dir. Amrou Al-Kadhi in collaboration with Curzon as the opening night film of our 2024 festival on the eve of its national theatrical release.
When Layla, a British-Palestinian drag performer performs an iconic and outrageous act at a painful corporate Pride event, they catch the eye of Max, a straight laced advertising executive. As their romance develops, trouble in paradise soon arrives and Layla is torn between worlds, what will they do for love? For themselves? For happiness?
A love letter to friendship, community and being true to yourself, Layla is a poignant exploration of how love alters our lives and an essential story for our time.
This semi-autobiographical love story is the feature debut from screenwriter, drag legend and author Amrou Al-Kadhi. Setting the tone for this year’s Bradford Queer Film Festival, Layla is an opening night feature not to be missed.
Event Details
19:00 – Pictureville Bar open for pre film drinks
19:30 – Film Introduction
19:40 – Film Begins
21:20 – Film Ends & Post Show Discussion with Director Amrou Al-Kadhi
21:45- Event Ends
The film is in English and Arabic. All dialogue is accompanied by captions and the introduction and post show discussion are BSL interpreted.
Pictureville Cinema has step free access and a wheelchair accessible bathroom. Wheelchair spaces can be booked at checkout.
Bradford Queer Film Festival is supported by Film Hub North and Bradford Council
Part of Bradford Queer Film Festival.
Age Guidance
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