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

🌄 Join us for a captivating film screening!

Set in the serene landscape of rural Maharashtra, Cactus Pears tells the poignant story of Anand (Bhushaan Manoj), a Mumbai call-centre worker who returns to his ancestral village for a ten-day mourning ritual following his father's death. As he navigates family expectations and marriage, he reconnects with Balya (Suraaj Suman), a childhood friend with similar struggles. Their bond deepens into a tender relationship, offering a quiet exploration of grief, identity, and queer love in a traditional rural community. Notably, Cactus Pears is the first Indian fiction feature to receive the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2025. 🎉

Accompanying this feature is the BAFTA-winning short Two Black Boys in Paradise (Dir. Baz Sells, 9 mins). This moving animation brings to life Dean Atta’s poem, following teens Edan and Dula on their journey of self-acceptance and love—for each other and themselves. 🖤🧡

📍 Location: 20 University Square, BT7 1PA Belfast, UK
🎟️ Tickets available here! — Arrive early to secure your spot!