Join us for a special preview screening of Departures ahead of its national cinema release next year - the first feature produced by Punk Spirit Films (a collective of working-class LGBT+ filmmakers based in Manchester) by Manchester-based filmmakers Neil Ely and Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, premiered at BFI Flare.
Raw, honest and emotionally charged, the story follows two lads - Benji and Jake - who meet at an airport gate and begin monthly incognito trips to Amsterdam together. Over time the need to keep their intimacy a secret causes strain for the out Benji, and their trysts become increasingly toxic.
Following the screening, stay for a conversation with the filmmakers to take a deeper dive into the world of Departures.
Tickets:
£7.50/ £5 Low Waged
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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Director: Neil Ely, Lloyd Eyre-Morgan
Producer: Paul Mortlock, Neil Ely, Lloyd Eyre-Morgan
Screenwriter: Lloyd Eyre-Morgan
Cast: Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, David Tag, Lorraine Stanley, Kerry Howard, Liam Boyle
Country of Origin: UK
Language: English
Accessibility: Visit VUE Manchester for accessibility information
Age rating: 18+
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