Celebrating Pride Month 2025 with FRED Film Radio

As Pride Month 2025 unfolds, FRED Film Radio proudly reaffirms its commitment to amplifying LGBTQI+ voices through cinema. Pride is not just a date on the calendar — it is a vital, ongoing movement for visibility, representation, and justice. Through in-depth interviews with groundbreaking filmmakers and actors, we explore stories that confront prejudice, celebrate identity, and inspire resilience worldwide.

Why Pride Month Matters to FRED Film Radio

Pride Month is both a celebration and a time of resistance. In an era when LGBTQI+ rights face backlash and political attacks globally, this month is a crucial moment to reflect on progress made and the struggles that remain. At FRED Film Radio, our mission is to spotlight cinema that embodies the complexity and richness of queer and trans experiences—films that refuse simplification and challenge stereotypes.

Cinema is a powerful medium that fosters empathy and drives social change. When queer creators tell their own stories, they reclaim narrative control and combat erasure, tokenism, and reductive portrayals. We see Pride not as a marketing event, but as a call to action — to amplify voices that demand recognition, dignity, and freedom.

Spotlight on LGBTQI+ Films and Interviews by FRED Film Radio

We have had the honour to interview a diverse group of visionary directors and actors whose work embodies the spirit of Pride through varied stories of love, identity, and defiance.

“The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo” — Diego Céspedes

Diego Céspedes’s debut feature is a tender yet fierce exploration of a small queer community in Chile, a story deeply inspired by his childhood and his mother’s friends affected by AIDS. The film’s unapologetic celebration of queer family and resilience is a homage to those who fought to be seen and accepted. Interview [here].

“Que Ma Volonté Soit Faite” — Julia Kowalski

Julia Kowalski’s dark, supernatural tale blends horror and existential reflection on desire and repression. Drawing inspiration from genre masters yet forging her style, Kowalski uses the claustrophobic rural setting to examine the limits imposed on queer identity. Interview [here].

“The Visitor” — Bruce La Bruce

Returning to Berlinale, Bruce La Bruce presents a provocative, artful film inspired by Pasolini’s “Teorema,” exploring sexual liberation and the intersections of race, migration, and power within a bourgeois family. Interview [here].

“Night Stage” — Felipe Matzembacher & Marcio Reolon

This film pushes boundaries with its portrayal of public sexuality and desire, challenging societal repression. The directors share their commitment to complex, multidimensional queer characters that defy stereotypes and embody a playful yet critical cinematic style. Interview [here].

“Sandbag Dam” — Čejen Černić Čanak

A rare LGBTQI+ film from Croatia, “Sandbag Dam” portrays the intimate struggle of hidden love against the backdrop of a village threatened by flood. The film delves into themes of self-acceptance, fear of rejection, and the fragile nature of belonging. Interview [here].

“Lesbian Space Princess” — Leela Varghese & Emma Hough Hobbs

This groundbreaking queer animated feature from Australia fills a vital gap in queer cinema, combining fantasy, humor, and a bold celebration of queer identity in a manga-inspired world. Interview [here].

“Love Letters” — Ella Rumpf & Alice Douard

Inspired by real-life experiences, this intimate drama explores legal and emotional challenges faced by a same-sex couple navigating parenthood and societal recognition. Interview [here].

Voices From the Festivals

From Alan Cumming’s powerful reflections on self-determination and representation in Hollywood and activism to James Duval’s testimony on how queer cinema can save lives, our interviews highlight the personal and political stakes of LGBTQI+ visibility today.

Pride Beyond the Rainbow: A Year-Round Commitment

At FRED Film Radio, Pride Month is a time to be louder, yes, but it is also a reminder that our work continues every day. In a world where queer lives are politicised and under threat, telling stories of LGBTQI+ experiences is an act of resistance and hope. We stand with artists who dare to depict the full spectrum of queer humanity — messy, joyful, defiant, and real.

Cinema has the power to shift cultural paradigms and open hearts. Through our platform, we are proud to foster a space where queer voices are not only heard but celebrated. This Pride Month and beyond, join us in elevating these stories that challenge, inspire, and transform.