Dir. Amrou Al-Kadhi, 2024, UK, 99 mins. Cast. Bilal Hasna, Louis Greatorex, Darkwah, Safiyya Ingar.

Layla is a struggling Arab drag queen whose confident façade hides their desperate desire for love. When their performance at a belittling corporate Pride event turns into a transgressive takedown, they are surprised to catch the eye of marketing executive Max, whose attentions sweep Layla off their feet. The two start an intoxicating romance, but as Layla starts to alter who they are in order to keep Max’s interest, they both have to face uncomfortable truths.

Flashing/ flickering lights: This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

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The feature film will be preceded by the screening of a two-minute film portrait of Plymouth's Ukrainian Drag artist, Virina Flower, made by local queer filmmaker Dani Rose.

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