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Chatlines (18) + Q&A

The Manchester-based filmmaking team behind Departures return with another audacious queer classic.
Thu 27 Aug 20:15
Thu 27 Aug
20:15

This event will start at the advertised time with no ads or trailers.

Event/ This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaking team.

In 2027, terminally ill Jordan logs into a webcam chatroom and meets Danny, a stranger who swears it's 2005. As an impossible connection deepens, Chatlines blends mystery, heartbreak, and queer love, featuring standout performances from Siobhan Finneran and Nico Mirallegro. 

SCENE's closing film sees Manchester LGBTQ+ filmmaking duo Lloyd Eyre-Morgan and Neil Ely return to the festival with their second film in as many years, following up on their instant classic Departures, which was released in UK cinemas back in April. See Chatlines and hear the cast and crew talk about the film at SCENE ahead of it coming to cinemas next year. 

Director
Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, Neil Ely
Cast
Nico Mirallegro, Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, Siobhan Finneran
Duration
78 min
Year
2026
Country
GB

Content Guidance: Chatlines features sexual scenes, strong language, and addresses themes of illness, death and grief. 

SCENE Closing Night film screenings are sponsored by Screen Manchester. Screen Manchester, a part of Screen Alliance North, is the film office for Manchester City Council and delivers comprehensive support service for all levels of production within the city. 

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