Black Burns Fast

Adorkable and studious Luthando is on track for a normal academic year at the prestigious boarding school she attends. The arrival of a new girl in her class ignites Luthando’s suppressed desires that threaten her relationships and everything she thought she knew about herself in this vibrant coming-of-age comedy.

about the pink screening room This screening is part of SCENE's The Pink Screening Room at CULTPLEX and will be introduced by a members of the SCENE Programming Team. The Pink Screening Room is SCENE's home of new independent queer filmmaking voices. Showcasing underground cinema, first time filmmakers and the best in Northern short films, expect dazzling debuts and daring detours into the weird and wonderful.

TIMINGS 7.00pm: Doors 7.30pm: Feature starts Event duration: 1 hours 36 mins 9.05pm: Event ends

TICKETS General Admission: £5 (+70p booking fee) Concession: £4 (+70p booking fee) Community Ticket: £0 (+70p booking fee) Our Community Tickets are for members of the LGBTQ+ community who would not otherwise be able to attend this event. Please only purchase these tickets if this applies to you. Low/Unwaged tickets are also available. All ticket profits are donated to LGBTQ+ charities.

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MORE information Director: Sandulela Asanda Producers: Cait Pansegrouw, Elias Ribeiro Talent: Esihle Ndleleni - Luthando Muadi Ilung - Ayanda Mila Smith - Jodie Khensani Khoza - Zenende Ntsimedi Gwangwa - Lazola Basetsana Motloung - Anele Country of Origin: South Africa Language: isiXhosa, English Subtitles: Yes Release Year: 2025 Content Guidance: Racist micro-agressions; discrimnation. Positive lesbian representation; Black joy; friendship Age Rating: 18 Accessibility: For access and facilities information, please visit CULTPLEX Run time: 96 mins

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