The programme opens with Dragfox, an endearing animation that follows an 11-year-old who discovers their mother’s dress and embarks on a fantastical journey with a lively, all-singing, all-dancing fox, voiced by Ian McKellen. The animation’s whimsical charm is underscored by a powerful message, ‘You can’t get being happy wrong’.
If I Make it to the Morning follows teenager Ziyi, who hopes to confide in her aunt living in New York, only to have her expectations of family brutally shattered. The film poignantly captures Ziyi’s loneliness, with tight, claustrophobic compositions that visually reinforce her entrapment.
NGGAK!!! uses ultra-naturalistic real-time phone calls between Sekar and her girlfriend as they officiate an online wedding in a video game which is then starkly contrasted by a call from Sekar’s mother condemning her life choices. The film’s raw, minimalist format heightens the emotional stakes and offers a powerful portrayal of the barriers faced in pursuing love and acceptance.
We’ll Go Down in History documents the story of TRUK United, a trans football club carving out a crucial space in the face of rising transphobia. The documentary artfully follows key figures while exploring the wider relationship between trans people and the world of football, highlighting the club’s vital role within the community.
The programme closes with Wait, Wait, Now!, a playful comedy about teenage boys experimenting with drag while the parents are away. However, despite its spirited premise, the film’s lack of narrative originality results in a story that struggles to maintain momentum.
Online to watch from 19-30th of March: https://arts.britishcouncil.org/five-films
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