The story of 16 men put on trial for sadomasochism in the dying days of Thatcher's Britain was told by the police, the prosecution and the tabloid press – but not by those in the dock. Told through court documents and newspaper reports of the time, Lasting Marks is a window into Operation Spanner and a fight for LGBTQ rights that resonates to this day.

WINNER: ‘Best Short Film’ - London Film Festival 2018
WINNER: ‘Best LGBTQ Film’ - SOTW Awards 2019

World Premiere: London Film Festival 2018
Official Selection: London Short Film Festival 2019
Official Selection: Rotterdam International Film Festival 2019
Official Selection: Momi First Look 2019
Official Selection: True/False 2019
Official Selection: BFI Flare Film Festival 2019

“Lasting Marks is a surprising and captivating watch that once again displays Lyne’s unique flair for storytelling.”
- Rob Munday, Directors Notes

‘Composed exclusively of photocopied documents, Jaggard's voice and a sparse score, the film skilfully explores the evolving and uncertain boundaries between public and private life, what's socially acceptable and what's taboo, and how the state tries to police sexual behaviours.’
- Aeon

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