Rocky Horror Picture Show * Cruise Control Party
The movie is sold out, but you can still buy tickets for the afterparty of the Cruise Control in de Helling. Start around: 22:15 hours.Afterparty: Cruise Control Party with act. Buy ticket here. On the opening night of the fourth edition of the Queer Film Festival Utrecht, you can watch one of the most iconic… Read More »Rocky Horror Picture Show * Cruise Control Party
Love spells and al that
Theaterhuis de Berenkuil Biltstraat 166, UtrechtAs teenagers, Eren and Reyhan had a forbidden love affair. When their secret relationship became public, Eren's family forced the two of them to separate, sending Reyhan off the island and Eren to a boarding school in Europe. Twenty years later, Eren is back on the island for the first time and goes looking for… Read More »Love spells and al that
Hello World
Vechtclub XL Europalaan 2B, Utrecht, UtrechtWhat is it like to be the only openly queer person in your school? In the Norwegian documentary Hello World by director Kenneth Elvebakk we follow Runa (12), Viktor (12), Dina (13) and Joachim (14) during three years of school. Through the eyes of these four young people,we see what it is like to grow… Read More »Hello World
Framing Agnes + Guest Cyd Sturgess
In this extraordinary, internationally acclaimed documentary, a cast of trans actors take you through the story of a young trans woman forced to choose between honesty and accessibility to care. Agnes, the pioneering, pseudonymised trans woman who participated in Harold Garfinkel's gender health research at UCLA in the 1960s, has long been the figurehead of… Read More »Framing Agnes + Guest Cyd Sturgess
Peter von Kant
Hoogt In Bieb Neude 11, Utrecht, UtrechtPeter Von Kant is a successful and famous director. He lives with his assistant Karl, whom he loves to humiliate. Then he meets Amir, a very handsome and modest man, and falls madly in love. Not soon after, they live together and Peter helps Amir to break through in the film world. This succeeds, Amir… Read More »Peter von Kant
Wildhood
Pathé Rembrandt Oudegracht 73, UtrechtThis coming-of-age LGBTQIA+ drama from Wolfe Video takes place in a rural east-coast trailer park, where Link lives with his toxic, violent father and younger half-brother Travis. Link thinks a lot about his identity and sexuality and experiments with other people. To make some money, he and Travis steal scrap metal. When Link discovers that… Read More »Wildhood
Kapana & Masquerade
Louis Hartlooper Complex Tolsteegbrug 1, Utrecht, UtrechtKapana - Winner of Hivos Free to be me Award 2022 Kapana is the first mainstream queer film from Namibia. In Namibia, the word ‘sodomy’ is still in use and the existence of homosexual feelings, let alone relationships, is stigmatized. Being in a relationship with someone from the same gender is illegal, and against this… Read More »Kapana & Masquerade
Petite Maman
Louis Hartlooper Complex Tolsteegbrug 1, Utrecht, UtrechtPetite Maman is Céline Sciamma’s first feature film since queer hit Portrait de la Jeune Fille en Feu. In Petite Maman, the director returns to her roots for a coming-of-age story in which the boundaries between the present and the past blur. After her grandmother dies, eight year old Nelly explores the house and surroundings… Read More »Petite Maman
Las Herederas
Filmhuis Vleuten Schoolstraat 11, Utrecht, VleutenAsunción, Paraguay. Chela and Chiquita, both from well-off families, have been a couple for more than 30 years. During this time, they have developed a fixed division of roles. Extrovert Chiquita is responsible for running the household and all things practical. Chela, on the other hand, prefers to spend the day at her studio, letting… Read More »Las Herederas
Shorts Night: Best of Roze Filmdagen
Louis Hartlooper Complex Tolsteegbrug 1, Utrecht, UtrechtSeven short films. An eclectic selection from around the world, curated by Roze Filmdagen: Amsterdam LGBTQ+ Film Festival. This evening is part of the Queer Movie Night powered by Hivos. 1. BABA UK 2021, 18 min, Sam Arbor / Adam Ali A gay Libyan teenager doubts whether to stay or flee his beloved homeland.… Read More »Shorts Night: Best of Roze Filmdagen
Death and Bowling
Louis Hartlooper Complex Tolsteegbrug 1, Utrecht, UtrechtIn his feature film debut Lyle Kash explores what it means to be trans and to be seen. Death and Bowling is a meta film about the representation of trans people. It sheds a light on stereotypes and criticizes them. Apart from that it also is a deeply felt story about being yourself and mourning.… Read More »Death and Bowling
10 Minute Hub: Liefdeslabels * Middernachtzon * Yulia & Juliet
Vechtclub XL Europalaan 2B, Utrecht, UtrechtThe 10 Minute Challenge is a new film track of the Queer Film Festival Utrecht. It was set up to give young starting filmmakers an opportunity and platform. The challenge consists of the assignment to make a short LGBTQI+ film about the Utrecht 900 years theme 'City without walls' with a quirky perspective on celebrating… Read More »10 Minute Hub: Liefdeslabels * Middernachtzon * Yulia & Juliet
Framing Agnes + Guest Chris Rijken
Hoogt In Bieb Neude 11, Utrecht, UtrechtIn this extraordinary, internationally acclaimed documentary, a cast of trans actors take you through the story of a young trans woman forced to choose between honesty and accessibility to care. Agnes, the pioneering, pseudonymised trans woman who participated in Harold Garfinkel's gender health research at UCLA in the 1960s, has long been the figurehead of… Read More »Framing Agnes + Guest Chris Rijken
Silence is a falling body (sold out)
Rietveld Schröderhuis Prins Hendriklaan 50, UtrechtFilmmaker Agustina Comedi delves into her father Jaime's past. For many years he was in a relationship with a man, before he ended up marrying her mother. Homosexuality was still taboo in 1980s Argentina, so of course Jaime’s true nature was a family secret. Using the large collection of more than 100 hours of videotapes… Read More »Silence is a falling body (sold out)
Girls Girls Girls
Villa Concordia (Queer Villa) Concordiastraat 67A, Utrecht, UtrechtThis film drags you into the stories of three girls who are on the threshold of womanhood. Two of them, Mimmi and Rönkkö, are best friends and support each other unconditionally. They are searching for a life full of experiences and passion. The third girl, Emma, on the other hand, has dedicated her entire life… Read More »Girls Girls Girls
Queer Movies & Voguing Night
Centraal Museum Agnietenstraat 1, UtrechtQueer Film Festival Utrecht organizes in cooperation with Centraal Museum/Cinema Centraal a unique evening full of queerness inside and outside the museum. Sign up for a guided tour on sexuality in art or join one of the three voguing workshops of Utrecht Ballroom Scene. Then watch two different Dutch shorts about ballroom culture and end… Read More »Queer Movies & Voguing Night
Dutch Docs
Villa Concordia (Queer Villa) Concordiastraat 67A, Utrecht, UtrechtThis night is dedicated to the Dutch queer documentary. Six different films tell the stories over queer identities in the Netherlands and abroad, from brandnew studentfilms shot across the borders till intimite personal portraits. The makers are present! Between the films we’re going to talk with them about their films. Breaking Borders (2017/ 17 min… Read More »Dutch Docs
10 Minute Hub: Duizend kleuren * Assembling Myself * AYOR
Vechtclub XL Europalaan 2B, Utrecht, UtrechtThe 10 Minute Challenge is a new film track of the Queer Film Festival Utrecht. It was set up to give young starting filmmakers an opportunity and platform. The challenge consists of the assignment to make a short LGBTQI+ film about the Utrecht 900 years theme 'City without walls' with a quirky perspective on celebrating… Read More »10 Minute Hub: Duizend kleuren * Assembling Myself * AYOR
Workshop: Boys won’t be boys
Villa Concordia (Queer Villa) Concordiastraat 67A, Utrecht, UtrechtThrough a series of activating assignments you will be introduced to the theme of masculinity. During the assignments you will be stimulated to keep actively reflecting and expressing yourself. What is your point of view? The workshop led by Rikkert van Huisstede makes you discover your own point of view and opens the door to… Read More »Workshop: Boys won’t be boys
DoMiBo * Film Pride
For one night only, the main hall of Utrecht's central railway station is transformed into one large cinema. A movie night in combination with a (networking) drink/meet up (DoMiBo) The evening is open to everyone, but also specifically for LGBTQI+ staff of companies around the station. A true story of the extraordinary 1984 'Lesbians and… Read More »DoMiBo * Film Pride
Queer Talk met Rikkert van Huisstede
Villa Concordia (Queer Villa) Concordiastraat 67A, Utrecht, UtrechtQueer Talk is a free-to-attend talk show at Villa Concordia. This evening Rikkert van Huisstede talks to Victorine Plante (director twelfth night, moeder van queer person) and Ayden Carlo (writer twelfth night, transman).
10 Minute Hub: A tale of the sea * Onze natuur * Foster
Vechtclub XL Europalaan 2B, Utrecht, UtrechtThe 10 Minute Challenge is a new film track of the Queer Film Festival Utrecht. It was set up to give young starting filmmakers an opportunity and platform. The challenge consists of the assignment to make a short LGBTQI+ film about the Utrecht 900 years theme 'City without walls' with a quirky perspective on celebrating… Read More »10 Minute Hub: A tale of the sea * Onze natuur * Foster
Double Bill – Soula Notos & Onder water is het stil
Villa Concordia (Queer Villa) Concordiastraat 67A, Utrecht, UtrechtDouble Bill: geniet van de volgende twee voorstellingen Theatergroep Jong Hart: Onder water is het stil (20:00-21:00)When a new boy joins Sem's class his world is turned upside down. For the first time in his life he falls in love with someone of the same sex. Slowly a secret love blossoms between the two, but… Read More »Double Bill – Soula Notos & Onder water is het stil
Theater: Onder water is het stil (12+)
Villa Concordia (Queer Villa) Concordiastraat 67A, Utrecht, UtrechtRENO VAN RIJSEWIJK / TG JONG HART - ONDER WATER IS HET STIL Do you know the feeling that you do not matter? That you do not belong? That you become afraid of who you really are? I do. When a new boy joins Sem's class his world is turned upside down. For the first… Read More »Theater: Onder water is het stil (12+)
CineArt * QFFU: Queer Horror Shorts
De Nijverheid Nijverheidskade 15, Utrecht, UtrechtCome see horror and queer horror shorts at De Nijverheid. Prior to the films, there will be a special and spooky drag performance by Tom Poessy on the culture terrace. Estigma (2018 / Spain / 16 min / Spanish with English subtitles / David Velduque) It’s Friday night, the doorbell rings and Alex opens the door… Read More »CineArt * QFFU: Queer Horror Shorts
Soula Notos: Wie ben je als niemand kijkt
Villa Concordia (Queer Villa) Concordiastraat 67A, Utrecht, UtrechtIn her solo "Who are you when no one is looking?" theater maker Soula Notos tells poetic stories in a humorous and energetic way about what it is like to grow up with different labels. How do you deal with that without going crazy? And how can you think past the labels? It's a universal… Read More »Soula Notos: Wie ben je als niemand kijkt
LE:EN * QFFU presents: Three Times Drag! (free entrance)
LEEN Heuveloord 140, Utrecht, NederlandThree times drag! How about a "Drag Make Up" workshop by Queer Arcana, the short film Playback about drag culture in Argentina, and to top it off, drag entertainment and performances with Victoria Vyper, Cherry Poppins and Juice Divine. The evening is free to attend (except the workshop)! But we ask you to join our Pay… Read More »LE:EN * QFFU presents: Three Times Drag! (free entrance)
Queer Talk met Savannah Bay Radio
Villa Concordia (Queer Villa) Concordiastraat 67A, Utrecht, UtrechtQueer Talk is a free-to-attend talk show at Villa Concordia. This evening you can witness the recording of the podcast live from Savannah Bay Radio.
Kaboom * QFFU: Queer Animation Night
Bibliotheek Neude Neude 11, Utrecht, UtrechtA special evening of short films selected by Kaboom Animation Festival. Animation with a queer theme. Come watch and be surprised. Before the film starts, there will be a panel discussion about the wonderful world of animation. We will talk about queer representation, the work process and what it is like for a young filmmaker… Read More »Kaboom * QFFU: Queer Animation Night
10 Minute Hub: Bange Ricky * Schatje * Lola vs Ed * Nova
Vechtclub XL Europalaan 2B, Utrecht, UtrechtThe 10 Minute Challenge is a new film track of the Queer Film Festival Utrecht. It was set up to give young starting filmmakers an opportunity and platform. The challenge consists of the assignment to make a short LGBTQI+ film about the Utrecht 900 years theme 'City without walls' with a quirky perspective on celebrating… Read More »10 Minute Hub: Bange Ricky * Schatje * Lola vs Ed * Nova