Director: Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, Neil Ely
Unclassified 15+ | 1:22:00 | United Kingdom | 2025 | English
Gay
Comedy
Channelling the spirit of Guy Ritchie, this self-funded debut from a collective of working-class LGBTQIA+ filmmakers packs a distinctly Manchester punch. Following his recent breakup, Benji (Eyre-Morgan) has fallen into a self-sabotage well of endless “no strings attached” encounters and boozing himself into oblivion.
His sort-of-ex, Jake (David Tag), whom he met at the airport, is the quintessential muscle-bound meathead of gay toxic-closeted dreams – and of course, all flight departures come with baggage. Will Benji accept the price of being with such a hunk?
Fast-paced, intense and hilariously witty, Departures is a bold new voice in British queer cinema, and one that refuses to play by the rules.
“Grass-roots cinema at its best. Stark, moving, edgy and drole, this is a genuinely exceptional feature debut.” – The Pink Lens
This feature will be preceded by the short Australian documentary, Bears on Film (DIR: Albert Koomen).
*For content warnings, please see content advice.
*Contains flashing images/strobe lighting.
DIR: Albert Koomen
Furry, fierce, and fabulous—this tribute to Bear culture blends rugged masculinity with sharp, modern style.