Out Laws

Namibian activist Friedel Dausab is campaigning to have the anti-LGBTQIA+ laws dating back to the British colonial era repealed. When he meets other activists from Sri Lanka and Barbados at London Pride, they unite in a powerful moment marked by community and solidarity. Together they reflect on the colonial legacy that has forced people in different countries back into the closet.

Directed by Lexi Powner and James Lewis
Starring: Friedel Dausab, Rosanna Flamer-Caldera, Raven Gill
Country/year: United Kingdom, Namibia, 2026
Running time: 79 min.
Formato: DCP
Language: English subtitles
Age limit: Allowed for children over 15 years old

Part of the series: MIX CPH LGBTQ+
Founded in 1986, MIX Copenhagen is the longest-running LGBTQIA+ film festival in the Nordics — and one of the oldest in the world. The festival showcases films that challenge common notions of gender and sexuality.