So, in the spirit of authenticity, I thought it’d be fitting to recommend some truly unforgettable queer films that seemed to have been forgotten somewhere along the line, on the cusp of glory. In many ways, Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s Flee feels as if Persepolis and Waltz with Bashir had a brilliant, queer baby. Historically, the Queer Palme has spotlighted a number of beautiful pieces of storytelling that Monster followed in the footsteps of. Here, in the spirit of Pride, it’s only fair that these films recieve a moment in the sun beyond the trappings of merely “queer cinema”, rather, films that serve as fitting reminders of some really inspiring storytelling. From The Hindu cinema team, a fortnightly column recommending films and shows tied to a mood, theme, or pop cultural event.