Queer Short films screening and discussion
About this event
Welcome to the monthly queer short film screening and discussion!
Lets get together to watch and immerse in the following acclaimed short films; and to discuss, debate and dissect to find a deeper understanding and insights about the characters, content, craft and stories. Whether you are are film buff, film technician, student or a someone who wants to watch films as a group, you are the right place and the right commune.
This months screening are as follows:
1. Amar Comrade (2025) - Directed by Tathagata Ghosh - Written by Buan.G - 25 mins - Bengali - When a wounded rebel accidentally takes refuge in the home of a tribal villager, both the men’s lives spiral into a tense interplay of politics and forbidden love. More info : https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1478013-amar-comrade
2. Hills Don't Dance Alone (2025) - Written & Directed by Shubham Negi - 24 mins - Hindi - At a school in the Himalayas, fifteen-year-old Sachin is bullied for cross-dressing in a folk dance performance. Anju, the middle-aged vice principal of the school, steps in, but it unravels more than she anticipated. As both quietly navigate their secret struggles, their lives begin to intertwine, forming a bond that neither can name but both of them need. More info : https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1515032-hills-don-t-dance-alone
Do arrive by 5.30 PM for the chance to interact & socialise with others and to grab the best seats.
Schedule:
5.30 - 6.00 PM - Welcome & Interaction
6.00 - 7.00 PM - Screening of Amar Comrade and discussion
7.00 - 8.00 PM - Screening of Hills Don't Dance Alone and discussion
DATE : 8 August 2026 | 5.30 - 8 PM
Location: Meeting Room, 11th Floor, LBR Towers, Mount Road (Opp to Kamarajar Arangam), Chennai (Venue has the step-free access from the street level)
(Nearest Metro Station/Bus Stop - AG DMS)
FREE ENTRY!
Kindly note:
1. Entry may be denied when the film is playing. Kindly arrive early, so you don't miss the screenings.
2. Please fill the questionnaire (to help the organisers to fulfil your requirements) to complete the registration to obtain your free ticket.