Open Secrets is a quintet of international lesbian short films, the latest in its popular Upon Her Lips collection. These films aim to tempt you with secret desires in the brightest of days or the darkest of nights. Two schoolgirls in Iran try covering up a misdemeanour whilst a Spanish couple’s weekend retreat means navigating family dynamics. In 19th century Germany,  a peasant clairvoyant has the villagers gossiping whilst in present-day New Zealand, a woman uses laughter to let go.  For these emboldened women, sexuality becomes the least of their worries. 

                                                                                            

CCTV (Iran, 10 mins) (Director: Samira Karimi)                                                                                            

Cast:  Parnia Larni Parisa Habibi, Negar Taheri, Mehri AlAgha.                                                                                               

Two high school girls are called to the headmistress’ office and warned of severe consequences after footage of them  has been captured on the school’s CCTV cameras.  With nothing to lose, the two girls devise a daring plan to resolve the situation.

SHE’S A FRIEND (UNA AMIGA (Spain, 24 mins)  Director: Maura Matute                                                            

Cast: Violeta Orgaz, Laura Romero.                                                                                                                                         

Lucía takes Paloma to her family’s country house for the first time.  That same weekend, Lucía’s brother unexpectedly turns up with his boyfriend.  One problem: Lucía isn’t out of her family, and so Paloma is forced to pretend, once again, that they are ‘just friends’.

QUEEN SIZE (France, 19mins)  Director Avril Besson                                                                                               

Cast:  India Hair (Camille Rewinds); Raya Martigny (Queens of Drama)                                                                           

Carefree soul Charlie’s approach to life is to coast along and see what fate has in store.  When she purchases a mattress from Marina, who’s planning to move back home to the island of Reunion, they find more in common than expected.    Nominated for Best Short Fiction Film, César Awards

A LADY’S RITUAL  (Germany, 30 mins)   Director: Mark Lorei                                                                       

Cast: Jenny König (My Little Sister); Eva Maria Sommersberg (Leipzig Homicide)                                                           

In 19th century rural Germany, in a castle deep in the forest, a noble woman hears local gossip from her courtiers about a shepherdess has upset the village chief because of her clairvoyant abilities. However, unknown to the courtiers and village folk alike, an occult alliance has formed that is set to change the balance of power forever.

JOEY’S HEART  (New Zealand, 15 mins)    Director: Louise Lever                                                                           

Cast:  Angela Bloomfield (The Frighteners), Holy  Hudson                                                                                               

Joey, a self-described ‘gay Bridget Jones’, rediscovers her sexuality in the most unexpected ways. Tired of always being lonely and single, she meets Alice at a laughter club. Her fortunes begin to change until she meets Stella one night in a bar.

Open Secrets is available on streaming platforms from November 24, 2025.  The collection is available worldwide on Vimeo, PeccadilloPOD and Payhip. The collection is also available on multi international Amazon platforms including UK, US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, France, The Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Germany.

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This is the latest in the Upon Her Lips lesbian short film collections, curated exclusively by NQV Media. 

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Bryen Dunn is a freelance journalist with a focus on travel, lifestyle, entertainment and hospitality. He has an extensive portfolio of celebrity interviews with musicians, actors and other public personalities. He enjoys discovering delicious eats, tasting spirited treats, and being mesmerized by musical beats.