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Three years before Stonewall, trans sex workers & drag queens rioted against police violence at Compton's Cafeteria.
'Compton's 22', directed by Drew de Pinto, revisits this pivotal moment.
Watch: youtu.be/HijqmMx6qo8
Part of #FiveFilmsForFreedom with BFI Flare 💎
Follow Andi as he steps into a world of new beginnings in 'The First Kiss' by Miguel Lfuente
A film about love, courage, and first connections, watch here: youtu.be/O_59ZhnlDmM
Share the love with #FiveFilmsForFreedom BFI Flare 💎
🖊️ 'Cursive' by Joe Borg and directed by Isabel Steuble-Johnson, tells the story of finding one's voice through the elegance of handwriting. A journey of self-discovery awaits.
Share your thoughts with #FiveFilmsForFreedom
Watch: youtu.be/0ZcARrmDtOQ
BFI Flare 💎 #BFIFlare
Can love find a meeting point?
'Halfway', by Kumar Chheda, captures a pivotal moment for a couple as they navigate Juhu Beach. 🇮🇳
A story of love, patience, and finding middle ground.❤️
Watch: youtu.be/CRp6t2e0F8Y
Share the love with #FiveFilmsForFreedom BFI Flare 💎
Introducing 'Little One' by Clister Santos, a moving portrayal of family life through the eyes of a same-sex couple in Manila.
Part of #FiveFilmsForFreedom 2024, it's a must-watch for anyone who believes in the power of love.
Watch: youtu.be/WKLPlwefvOA
BFI Flare 💎 #BFIFlare
The countdown to #FiveFilmsForFreedom 2024 is on! 🎬🌈
As we approach our 10th annual showcase with BFI Flare 💎, join us in embracing LGBTQIA+ stories that inspire.
Watch 13 - 24 March for free online
➡️ britishcouncil.org/five-films
#LoveIsAHumanRight #BFIFlare
🐉Today is Chinese New Year's Eve.
Together with our #MandarinExcellence students, we wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Year and good luck in the Year of the Dragon🐲!
#YearOfTheDragon #ChineseNewYear
🎉Congratulations to Bing Hou, Qinqin Huang, Shenshou Zhang & Yingjun Liu, the #StudyUKAlumniAwards 2023-24 China Winners for their outstanding achievements in respective fields!
🏫They studied at University of Leeds, Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN, LSE, Uni of Birmingham, Cambridge University.
This weekend, we celebrated the International Day for Persons with Disability with our 5th UK-China Disability Arts Forum in Guangzhou. It was inspiring to hear from our speakers on their experiences in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in arts. #disabilityarts
📽️Check out our video from the #MandarinExcellence visit to China capturing the excitement of the trip – the language learning, culture, and the incredible experiences of our #MandarinExcellence students! 🇨🇳
vimeo.com/884714101
Last week when ASEAN Secretary General DR KAO KIM HOURN met with George Freeman MP FRSA, UK’s Minister of State; Science, Technology + Innovation, Minister Freeman and celebrated ISPF and what it will mean for the region.
Transcript of Minster Freeman’s speech here - gov.uk/government/spe…
It is the first time our #MandarinExcellence students speak Mandarin in real life situations 😏
📢As one of projects supported by #ConnectionsThroughCulture , we are inviting you to join Shankar Saanthakumar’s new Exhibition #Ximulacra in Edinburgh this November! Find more details below⬇️
✈️🇨🇳 Hear from the #MandarinExcellence students about their language learning adventures in China.
This week, students have been engaging in an extensive programme of activities in Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an and Chengdu.
Find out more: britishcouncil.org/mandarin-excel…
🇨🇳The #MandarinExcellence students have had an incredible week developing their language skills, exploring China and participating in a range of activities.
Tomorrow, the students will take part in further cultural activities across Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, and Chengdu.
