Bi+ films you can’t miss at MGFF25

Bisexual, pansexual, queer, fluid – whatever the label they do or don’t use, these are some of the incredible films about people attracted to more than one gender screening at Queer Screen’s 32nd Mardi Gras Film Festival!

We Forgot to Break Up

Tue 18 Feb, 7:00pm
Event Cinemas, George St

The New Normals are a turn of the millennium indie rock band led by ambitious trans man singer-songwriter Evan. But when the band finds success, it pushes the already fragile relationships between bandmates, friends and lovers right to the edge, in this nostalgic exploration of the world of fame.

To Live, to Die, to Live Again

Sun 23 Feb, 6:00pm
Event Cinemas, George St

When Cyril meets married couple Sammy and Emma, he can’t resist the undeniable pull between him and Sammy. As they succumb to temptation, Emma simultaneously befriends Cyril and the three form an unconventional makeshift family, in this moving French melodrama set in the shadow of the AIDS epidemic.

Closing Night: Somewhere in Love

Thu 27 Feb, 7:00pm
Event Cinemas, George St

In a tiny Parisian council flat, single mum Nicole and her teenage son’s relationship fractures. While the distance grows between them, her horizons are broadened in the form of the beguiling Nora, in this charming comedic drama about opening yourself to the world and showing up for the ones you love.

National Anthem

Fri 21 Feb, 8:30pm
Event Cinemas, George St

When a young construction worker (Charlie Plummer) falls in with a group of queer and trans rodeo riders in rural New Mexico, he discovers the chance to explore himself, his identity and find true freedom for the first time, in this poetic celebration of found family.

The Rebrand

Sun. 23 Feb, 6:00pm
Dendy Cinemas, Newtown
and
Fri 28 Feb – Thu 13 Mar
On Demand, Australia-wide

All is not what it seems in the meticulously curated lives lesbian influencer power couple Thistle Blaire. Desperate to rebuild their reputation after being cancelled, they commission a documentary about themselves from pregnant bisexual videographer Nicole to rebrand their image after being cancelled, in this wickedly funny satire.

The Writer

Mon 24 Feb, 8:30pm
Event Cinemas, George St
and
Fri 28 Feb – Thu 13 Mar
On Demand, Australia-wide

When Lithuanian-American author Kostas publishes a book inspired by his separation from a former lover, Dima turns up out of the blue to correct some facts. Their reunion soon becomes a verbal sparring match as they confront their personal and political past, in this beautifully crafted two-hander.

1-800-ON-HER-OWN

Mon 17 Feb, 7:00pm
Dendy Cinemas, Newtown

A raw and revealing documentary about bisexual folk-rock legend Ani Di Franco, following her as she continues to tour and make new music, proving that her voice and uniquely percussive guitar style are still as powerful today as ever.

Bi+ Shorts

Wed 26 Feb, 7:00pm
Ritz Cinemas, Randwick
and
Fri 28 Feb – Thu 13 Mar
On Demand, Australia-wide

All is not what it seems in the meticulously curated lives lesbian influencer power couple Thistle Blaire. Desperate to rebuild their reputation after being cancelled, they commission a documentary about themselves from pregnant bisexual videographer Nicole to rebrand their image after being cancelled, in this wickedly funny satire.

What a Feeling

Fri 14 Feb, 7:00pm
Event Cinemas, George St
and
Sat 22 Feb, 3:45pm
Dendy Cinemas, Newtown

In What a Feeling, middle-aged Marie Theres and Fa come together after a chance encounter that leaves them questioning what they really want from their lives. This warm and funny romantic comedy tells the story of two very different women finding love and community while learning to take charge of their lives.

Same, Again

Tue 25 Feb, 7:00pm
Event Cinemas, George St

Ruth Caudeli’s (Eva and Candela) latest film explores the delicate interplay of intimacy and power within a Colombian theatre troupe. As hidden abuses and power dynamics surface, the group must decide to unite or divide in this suspenseful, deeply human drama where personal scars and collective strength intertwine.

Foreign Language

Mon 17 Feb, 7:00pm
Event Cinemas, George St

Withdrawn French teen Fanny goes on foreign exchange to stay with her outspoken German activist pen pal Lena and her single mother (Nina Hoss, Tár). The two must grapple with how to understand themselves and each other, in this bittersweet coming-of-age romance from Camera d’Or winner Claire Burger.

Lakeview

Sat 22 Feb, 6:20pm
Event Cinemas, George St
and
Fri 28 Feb – Thu 13 Mar
On Demand, Australia-wide

In Lakeview – a witty, evocative dramedy about the complexity of queer friendships in all their messy glory – the close-knit bond between a group of queer women is put to the test when bad breakups, harboured feelings and emotional revelations begin to unravel their lakeside vacation.

Demons at Dawn

Tue 18 Feb, 8:30pm
Event Cinemas, George St

A fiery romance is sparked between go-go dancer Orlando and nursing student Marco, in this erotic drama from Julián Hernández (I Am Happiness on Earth). But in a hostile, ever-changing world they’ll need to come together to face their individual demons and embrace their shared destiny.

Imagine Me & You

Wed 19 Feb, 6:30pm
The Rocks Laneway Cinema

“The lily means, ‘I dare you to love me’.” Celebrate 20 years of Imagine Me & You! When Rachel (Piper Perabo) meets Luce (Lena Headey) at her wedding, everything changes. Relive this witty, romantic classic under the stars – also featuring Sharon Horgan, Celia Imrie and Anthony Head!