This month’s movie: This week’s film: Born in Flames 1983 (in English, English subtitles)

Born in Flames (1983) is nothing short of a feminist call to arms, a radical vision of an alternate future that feels disturbingly relevant even 40 years later. Set in a post-revolutionary New York City, where a socialist government has supposedly solved society’s problems, the film exposes how deeply entrenched issues like sexism, racism, and class inequality persist. But the women in this world won’t accept it.

At its heart, Born in Flames is an electrifying manifesto for women’s rights, a punk-fueled, guerrilla-style film that confronts viewers with the fiery anger of those left behind by the system. As women’s groups—including a ragtag pirate radio station and a militant faction led by women of color—rise up to demand true equality, the film showcases a vision of collective, intersectional action that resonates powerfully today, in the era of #MeToo, Black Lives Matter, and ongoing fights for LGBTQIA+ rights.

Yes, the film has its shortcomings: while it’s unflinching in its critique of race and class dynamics, its focus on the LGBTQIA+ community is narrowly centered on lesbian activists. The broader spectrum of queer identities and struggles is noticeably absent. But what it does offer is a rare depiction of queer women leading a revolutionary movement with fierce determination—an image that still breaks norms and challenges perceptions.

Despite its imperfections, Born in Flames continues to shock and inspire. Its scrappy, DIY aesthetic feels almost prophetic in an age of political unrest, as if director Lizzie Borden knew that the struggle for real social change was far from over. The questions it asks about who truly benefits from “revolution” are still hauntingly relevant, and its unapologetic demand for radical change is as urgent now as it was in the ’80s.

What is this event?

With comfy seats, a giant screen, and all the popcorn you can eat, not to mention the coolest, smartest community around you, you will discover a carefully curated selection of movies you can discuss, dissect, or just relaxingly take in and think deeply about. The movie night themes will alternate every month – one month, you get to see political and queer movies, and the other, we will delight you with kinky and alternative relationship movies. Every time, we will announce the theme and the movie we have picked for you.

Attending this event does not require previous participation in the Consent Workshop.

🇷🇴 🇬🇧 This event is bilingual. You can attend it if you speak English or Romanian. The discussions will generally be held in Romanian, but depending on the group and the vibe, we can either switch to English, or you can find plenty of English speakers to start your own conversation with. The subtitles for this movie will be in English.

📝 We confirm attendance 24 hours before the start of the event at the latest. Please register at least one day before the start of the event. 

🪪 Please bring your ID card with you so we can check your age at the door. We keep none of your data, but we need to make sure that everyone is an adult. You can see here how we check your ID so that all your data but your year of birth and picture are visible to us.

What happens at the event?

Schedule with breaks

🕢 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm – We meet up at the space
🕗 8:15 pm – 10:45 pm – Screening & discussions

Please be on time so as not to disturb other participants. We cannot guarantee that someone will be available to open the door for you after closing time. We do not accept late admissions since you might miss important information presented at the beginning.

How can you reach us?

Our address is Bulevardul Theodor Pallady 287. You can find information on how to reach us here or here.

The area has many parking spaces, especially in the evening or after 6 pm. The metro station at “1 December 1918” is the closest to us and it’s only 8 minutes away, on foot.

Take the small elevator (it’s behind the large stairs on the ground floor) to the 5th floor, where you will see the sign for InFLUX. One more flight of stairs up, and you’re there. If mobility issues prevent you from climbing up a flight of stairs, you can take the large elevator, which will take you straight to our door, but that one is much slower.

Our phone number is +40723258105, and you can write to us on WhatsApp before the door-closing time.

Who can come?

Anyone can join us!

🎫 Fill in the form below to register for this event. You will receive an email confirmation, and we will keep you updated with information about the event. You will also receive an email reminder close to the event so you don’t miss it.

We reserve the right to select event participants.

What are you wearing?

You can join us dressed however you feel more comfortable.

What are you bringing?

🪪 Please bring your ID card with you so we can check your age at the door. We keep none of your data, but we need to make sure that everyone is an adult. You can see here or here how we check your ID so that all your data but your year of birth and picture are visible to us.

Bring a stuffy toy, wear comfy clothes, or glam up for the night. As long as you are having a good time, it is ok with us. Also, feel free to bring any particular snacks you might like (if you’re an edamame instead of popcorn kinda peep, we support you and we would love to snack on those healthy treats ourselves).

Who organizes this event?

Lulu (she/her), the sexy curator of our space and librarian extraordinaire, is bringing her art flair to this movie night. She has worked hard to pick only the very best flicks for you to get a brain blast and learn, discover or just lay back and enjoy. A real movie aficionado, she hopes that these movie nights are a cool community experience that gets us all thinking, feeling, and talking more.

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