In the last few years Brazil has produced some of the most varied and creative LGBTQ+ art in the world, but it is often still a difficult place to be queer. This showcase highlights some of the stories the country has to tell.

Being queer often means we build our own families. These documentaries highlight the importance of community action and the strength that solidarity can create.

LGBTQ+ identities and politics are constantly evolving. From the unsung heroes of a Gay Women's Liberation movement to an imagined activist utopia, these films chart queer history from the past to the future.

From the surreal to the heartwarming, we've collected our favourite new queer films made by filmmakers from, and featuring, Bristol. Emerging and established filmmakers provide a glimpse into the city's queer soul, from its youth groups to its sex dungeons.