Lesbian Lines | Nerve Cinema
Date: 27 August 2026
Venue: Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry, Derry~Londonderry, Derry~Londonderry, BT486HJ
Lesbian Lines reveals a hidden history through an underground network of telephone helplines.
Phone calls made through an underground network of helplines for lesbians — recorded in handwritten notes — were preserved during a time of profound constitutional change in Ireland, when women were fighting for their rights in a restrictive and conservative society.
Through an ensemble of original helpline volunteers and actors, this little- known history is brought vividly to life, becoming a moving, joyful, and powerful archive built from collective memory. Ultimately, it is a story of community, connection, and the transformative power of listening.
Cara Holmes | Ireland | 2026 | 77 mins
Spotlight is delivered by Nerve Centre in partnership with Film Hub NI, supported through the BFI Film Audience Network and National Lottery funding.