Join us for a showcase of the standout films from Iris 2024, featuring award-winning stories that explore love, identity, and the human experience. Hosted by Berwyn Rowlands from Iris Prize.
Following the screenings from Iris Prize we will be presenting the winner of our first ever Out of MCR: SCENE Queer Shorts Showcase Award
1. Sister Wives (15)
Winner: 2024 Iris Prize Best British & Co-op Audience Award | Dir. Louisa Connolly-Burnham. UK. 2024. 8 mins.
Two sister wives married to the same man start to develop feelings for each other.
2. JIA (12A) Winner: 2024 Youth Jury Award
| Dir Vee Shi. Australia. 2023. 15 mins.
A grieving Chinese mother travels to Australia and embarks on a road trip with Eric, to remember her late son. Ming's conservative values are tested when she learns Eric was her son's lover.
3. Blood Like Water (15) Winner: 2024 Iris Prize
| Dir Dima Hamdan. Palestine. 2024. 14 mins.
Shadi embarks on a secret adventure and accidentally drags his family into a trap where they only have two choices; either collaborate with Israeli occupation or be shamed or humiliated by their own people.
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Tickets:
£2.50 + Booking fee
Booking fee donated by ticket partner Skiddle to Manchester Pride Charity.
Profits from SCENE ticket sales donated to Manchester Pride Charity which supports, empowers and enriches LGBTQ+ community groups.
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Content guidance: Films in this programme contain strong sex, upsetting scenes, strong language and homophobia
Age rating: 18+
Subtitles:
Sister Wives (English, no subtitles)
Jia (Mandarin, English Subtitles)
Blood Like Water (Arabic with English Subtitles)
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