Map Your Love

Map Your Love is a non linear anthology filmed entirely on smartphones by a dozen emerging filmmakers across thirteen countries in the Global South. It showcases deeply personal stories that explore the complexities of queer love, identity, and resilience in nations where homosexuality is criminalized. Each film offers a unique and poignant narrative, capturing the struggles and triumphs of queer individuals as they navigate oppressive societal structures. Through intimate storytelling, Map Your Love presents powerful meditations on themes such as self-acceptance, familial bonds, and the pursuit of freedom, revealing the hidden emotional landscapes and psychological battles endured by those whose love is forbidden. From the resilience of a trans man to the existential reflections of a child questioning their origins, these films provide a moving portrayal of love’s capacity to transcend fear, shame, and rejection, giving voice to those silenced by oppressive regimes.