BBFF POETRY Festival 2025 Films
Hosted in Spring 2025, the BBFF Poetry Film Festival featured an inspiring selection of poetry-focused films from emerging and established creators. Revisit this special event and celebrate the artists who made it so impactful.

The Rhythm of Liberation
Maracatu Liberta (The Rhythm of Liberation) tells the story of black families who find identity, strength, and culture in the rhythm and procession of Maracatu.

Pelo Malo – Bad Hair
Pelo Malo – Bad Hairis a visual poem exploring the duality of curly hair’s cultural narrative, depicting the tension between self-expression and imposed beauty standards.

Broken
Broken 1 in 3 women are victims of violence during their lifetime, or 1 billion women across the world. Since January 1, 2024, 121 women

I Am Not Your Black Girl
I Am Not Your Black Girl is a poignant visual embodiment of a poem by the same name, reclaiming the identity of one Black woman

These Hands Tell Stories
These Hands Tell Stories is a short visual journey that captures the intricate beauty of Iranian rituals through the expressive language of hands. From delicate

Mashoor
Mashoor speaks to the glamour as well as the dis-ease surrounding the experience of Fame. The film is also a larger commentary on the values
All Your Yesterdays
Director: Dini Parayitam
My Name is Maalum
Director: Luísa Copetti
Stray Flower
Director: Nandi_Nastasja

The Hollow Of The Three Hills
Director: Dhurga Menon