Cactus Pears + Two Black Boys in Paradise (Short film)

Join us for a heartfelt screening of Cactus Pears, a poignant film set in rural Maharashtra. Follow Anand (Bhushaan Manoj), a Mumbai call-centre employee who returns to his village for a ten-day mourning ritual after his father's passing. As he grapples with family expectations and marriage pressures, he rekindles his friendship with Balya (Suraaj Suman), leading to a tender exploration of grief, identity, and queer love within a traditional community. Notably, Cactus Pears is the first Indian feature to clinch the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2025.

Alongside this, enjoy the BAFTA-winning short film, Two Black Boys in Paradise (Dir. Baz Sells, 9 mins) — a beautiful animation inspired by Dean Atta’s poem that follows teens Edan and Dula on their journey towards self-acceptance and love.

📍 Location: 20 University Square, BT7 1PA Belfast, UK

🎟️ For tickets, visit: Queens Film Theatre — be sure to secure your spot!