Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetotheBFI. Writer-director Mark Christopher talks about creating the director’s cut of disco drama 54 (1998/2015), which restores many of the gay elements removed from the initial release. He explains why making the new cut was more challenging than the original filming, and how stars Ryan Philippe and Salma Hayek were cast. BFI Flare showcases the best new queer cinema, celebrating the diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender culture from around the globe #BFIFlare bfi.org.uk/flare Watch more on the BFI Player: http://player.bfi.org.uk/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BFI Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BritishFilmInstitute Follow us on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+britishfilminstitute/