The Hijra & Trans Tradition in the Short Doc, 'Body of Our Own' | Sophisticulture at BFI Flare 2026

OBSCURAE is supported by our viewers, listeners and readers. Subscribe for free at ⁠⁠obscurae.co.uk⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠find us on TikTok⁠ @obscurae !Holly Perring speaks to filmmakers Rahemur Rahman and Lily Vetch about their short documentary, Body of Our Own, as it screens at Flare. From Holly's review of the film, "[It] follows three Hijra transgender women, Momo, Neshi, and Jannat, who each live unique lives yet are bound by their resilience and sense of self. It is shot intimately, allowing the three women to take the lead in discussing everyday lives, deepest aspirations, and everything in between."Sophisticulture is a podcast for people who care a lot about stories and storytellers.