A collection of six films from around the world that are directed by women and/or centre women in their storytelling. Here you will find stories about women rebelling — against societal expectations and limitations placed upon them, and against self-inflicted barriers. It includes a beautifully hand-drawn animation (Void Spaces); a documentary about a Yemeni woman who truly embodies her name 'Fariha', meaning ‘Joy’ in Arabic (Fariha); and an off-beat comedy about a woman whose husband sends her away in an effort to subdue her, but her new-found freedom has the opposite effect: (Warmest Regards, E).

Favours Dir. Agnes Skonare (SWE 11m)

Fariha Dir. Badr Yousef (YEM/QAT 27m)

Love Bites Dir. Mahmoud Zain (EGY 12m)

On the Edge Dir. Sahar el Echi (TUN 18m)

Void Spaces Dir. Marta Koch (POL 14m)

Warmest Regards, E Dir. Tina Nowarre, Shireen Daley (CAN 7m)

Celebrating our 10th year, London Breeze is a BIFA accredited independent film festival showcasing emerging filmmakers and award-winning films from the UK and around the world. By providing a platform for new talent, we also aim to highlight important issues through creative storytelling. Our aim is to inspire film fans, engage communities and young people from diverse backgrounds, while nurturing the next generation of filmmakers. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive festival that fosters creativity and confidence - from the filmmakers who submit their films to the content we screen and the events we host.