IMDb 7.9 2023 HD

All the Lights Still Burning

All the Lights Still Burning

2023
Drama
15 min NR United Kingdom
7.9 IMDB

A classical violinist and a drug dealer connect in a queer love story set on the streets of Bradford.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Dominic Leclerc
Starring
Antonio Aakeel / Danyal Ismail / Faraz M. Khan / Sabrina Nabi / Moey Hassan

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Mar 22, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

‘All the Lights Still Burning’ sets out with an intriguing premise, pitting a classical violinist against the backdrop of a drug dealer’s life in Bradford, all within a queer love story. Antonio Aakeel and Danyal Ismail do their…

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Liam O’Connell
Mar 22, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A beautifully observed and deeply affecting queer romance, ‘All the Lights Still Burning’ is a standout. The film’s success hinges on its authentic portrayal of Bradford and the magnetic performances of its leads, Antonio Aakeel and Danyal Ismail.…

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 22, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

‘All the Lights Still Burning’ presents a compelling concept: a queer love affair blossoming between a classical violinist and a drug dealer on the streets of Bradford. The performances from Antonio Aakeel and Danyal Ismail are commendable, conveying…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 22, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a refreshingly direct queer romance that eschews melodrama for a more grounded, street-level intimacy. ‘All the Lights Still Burning’ excels in its depiction of Bradford, using the urban landscape as a character in itself, shaping the…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 22, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘All the Lights Still Burning’ offers a poignant, if familiar, queer love story set against the stark urban canvas of Bradford. The chemistry between Antonio Aakeel and Danyal Ismail, as the violinist and drug dealer respectively, forms the…

FAQs

This film is likely to resonate with audiences interested in character-driven queer narratives, urban dramas, and stories that explore unlikely connections. Those who appreciate films that blend romance with a grounded, realistic portrayal of life on the streets, and who are drawn to stories of personal discovery and intimacy, may find 'All the Lights Still Burning' particularly engaging.