British Council brings 5th season of #FiveFilms4Freedom to Chandigarh

Chandigarh: British Council has revealed the film line-up for the 5th season of #FiveFilms4Freedom, the world’s widest-reaching LGBTQ+ digital campaign.The project, a partnership between the British Council and BFI Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival, will see five short films from the BFI Flare programme made available to Indian and global audiences through the British Council’s global digital platforms, free of charge. This year’s #FiveFilms4Freedom collection presents a range of compelling and thought-provoking stories, including one made under the guidance of legendary filmmaker, Werner Herzog. In the visually mesmerisingCarlito se va para siempre, a man is forced to choose between his lover and his community in rural Peru. Director, Quentin Lazzarotto, made the short after Herzog challenged a group of emerging filmmakers to produce a film in the heart of the Amazonian jungle. World over, there is heightened awareness and discussion around equal rights for the LGBT community. LGBT rights in many other countries have been transformed, including India where homosexuality was decriminalized last year. The campaign illustrates how the medium of films can help to secure global influence. As an art form it can be used to educate, engage, inform, debate, illustrate, andchallenge. Talking about the #FiveFilms4Freedom programme in India,Tom Birtwistle, Director North India, British Council, said, “Cinema is a powerful medium, and perfect artistic format for the internet age. #FiveFilms4Freedom shows the power of human connection and reminds us all the love is a human right.” The screening of #FiveFilmsForFreedom will happen in British Council Chandigarh on 30th March, 2019 at 5.00 PM Onwards and the festival is restricted to individuals aged 18 years and above.