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Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story

Inspired by the story of Erika and Klaus Mann- the author Thomas Mann’s LGBTQ children, this film tells the story in the voices of Vanessa and Corin Redgrave of those two talented people.

Erika and Klaus Mann’s life seemed magical, two privileged children of a famous author who became successful artists of their own merit at the roaring 20’s in Berlin. The two were significantly involved in the movement of sexual release and indie theatre and Erika Mann even played in several films such as “Mädchen in Uniform” which is considered to be one of the first ever lesbian films.

Erika and Klaus Mann were forced to leave Germany with the rise of the Nazi movement and raging fascism, as two Jewish descendants queers. They fled to the USA and found themselves having to deal with being fugitives and foreigners. Erika became a much sought after celebrity while Klaus became addicted to drugs.

In association with the Embassy of Germany

Some Nights I Feel Like Walking

Many boys escape their villages and conservative small towns to the big city Manilla in search of a better life, but this city isn’t really waiting for innocent young men and many of them find themselves making a living as sex workers.

When one of them dies, his friends decide to fulfill his last wish – to go back home.

Director and screenwriter Petersen Vargas manages to recreate those youngsters’ experiences, the loneliness of the big city, the danger in sexual encounters with violent clients, the need to belong and the brotherhood forged in misery.

The cast is young and excellent, the cinematography is breathtaking, the music is sweeping and the ability of the director to fully relate with those boys makes “Some Nights I Feel Like Walking” to a powerful and unforgettable cinematic experience.

In association with the Embassy of The Philippines

Rains Over Babel

Babel is a legendary nightclub that is an oasis to anyone who is queer, freak and different in town. La Flaca is Death herself that resides in the club, and she plays with the lost souls that gamble with her through the years. Will they be able to win against death herself?

Director Gala Del Sol’s first full length feature is an intoxicating fusion of alternative tropic dream and modern-day Columbia. Del Sol creates a hypnotic and fantastic world where life and death clash and destinies are rolled with dice. The sexiest of casts is portraying sparkling characters that takes us to a journey full of life which is all wild subversion where each and every one of them fights their own demons and it’s all happening in a retro-punk-futuristic-colorful style full of passion.

“Rains Over Babel” is an ode to the resilience of queer characters from the fringes of society that are fighting for one thing- to be themselves without fear.

The result is sexy, sparkly, daring and ambitious cinema that promises an unforgettable experience.

In association with the Instituto Cervantes

Pride vs. Prejudice

While the rights of the LGBTQ community are being attacked worldwide, this moving Canadian documentary emphasizes how one community fought and won. 2025 marks the 20 th anniversary of the Canadian marriage equality law, something that was made possible due to the supreme court ruling on the Vriend case. The film also emphasizes how important a free and unbiased court is.

Delwin Vriend never wanted to become a human rights activist or a LGBTQ activist, he just wanted to live his life in peace. When he objected to the fact that his academic work of place let him go due to his sexual orientation, he began a chain reaction that affected the lives of LGBTQ people not only in Alberta or Canada- but worldwide.

“Pride vs Prejudice” delves into the backstage happenings of one of the most important trials in LGBTQ history- Veriend vs. Alberta. For a fascinating 80 minutes the film describes the ups and downs and twists that led to the trial.

This documentary follows the work of the dedicated lawyers who led the trail against the province of Alberta and eventually led to a groundbreaking verdict of the Canadian supreme court in 1998.

In association with the Embassy of Canada

My Boyfriend El Fascista

Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Alps “My boyfriend El Fascista” tells the true story of Matthias, a left-wing film director and his partner Sadiel, a Cuban immigrant, an idealistic social activist with endless energy to fight the fascist communist regime in his homeland of Cuba.

Sadiel is facing the disappointment that his home country refuses to embrace democratic values and that the left-wing parties of Italy support the communist regime in Cuba. As a result, he has an ideological shift towards right-wing beliefs, which causes a rift between him and Matthias, since Matthias tries to stay loyal to his progressive values.

Through the lens of Matthias’ camera, an intimate portrait is created that captures the relationship between the two partners and the way political views can affect personal relationships and sexual ones.

In association with the Embassy of Italy & Italian Cultural Institute in Tel Aviv

Blue Moon

“Blue Moon”, Richard Linklater’s delightful new film, centers on one important night which changes the course of life for one Lorenz Hart (“Blue Moon”, “The Lady Is a Tramp”, “Manhattan” and “My Funny Valentine”). This particular night happens to be March 31st, 1943, which is the opening night of the Broadway production of “Oklahoma!”.

During this night, in real time, Hart discovers that Richard Rodgers, his creative partner, abandons their project in favor of a new partnership with Oscar Hammerstein, with whom he writes the successful plays that include: “Carousel”, “The King and I”, “South Pacific” and “The Sound of Music”.

Ethan Hawke delivers an impactful performance as Lorenz Hart, a closeted alcoholic, who also likes to be in the presence of young women. One of these women, played by Margaret Qualley (“The Substance”). Bobby Cannavale portrays a bartender. Richard Rodgers, Hart’s friend and secret lover, who leaves him abruptly because of his unstable nature, is perfectly portrayed by Andrew Scott (“All of Us Strangers”).

“Blue Moon” captures an especially painful moment during an evening which marks the end of a career for a tortured genius, while doing so with a comedic touch and a painfully sobering style. All this results in 100 minutes which are unique and especially amazing.

Ari

Winner of ‘Golden Camera’ Leonor Serraille’s third film (“Jeune femme” “Mother and Son”) brings us an authentic and intimate portrait of a lost young man. Ari is an elementary school teacher who suffers a nervous breakdown in the middle of class. His father kicks him out of the house being fed up with his son’s lack of direction, who at 30 years old still refuses to take life seriously and he wants his son to take responsibility for once in his life.

Ari finds himself wandering the streets of Lille, trying to make connections with old friends, exes and strangers. Through his journey, bisexual Ari will discover he’s not the only one who feels loneliness and alienation in the modern world.

Director Leonor Serraille manages through actor Andranic Manet to turn Ari into a vulnerable yet relatable character, despite his many flaws. A character that is slowly letting go of its fear and for the first time is ready to face reality. This is a small and moving film.

In association with the Embassy of France & Institut français de Tel Aviv

We Are Faheem & Karun

A young soldier, Karun from southern India, is dispatched to a remote village in Kashmir, northern India. One night, a young Kashmiri man appears at a checkpoint with a jaw-dropping smile. This marks the beginning of a romance between Karun and Faheem, one which is condemned to failure from the start.

One man cannot be open regarding his identity due to homosexuality being regarded as a taboo for religious reasons, and the man he loves cannot be open about his identity due to his profession.

“We Are Faheem & Karun” is the first LGBT film in the Kashmiri language. It is also based on a true story and was filmed in secret on the border between India and Pakistan, without approval from the army.

Darklands: Are you ready to go deep?

Every year thousands of visitors pilgrim to Antwerp for the world’s biggest Fetish Festival. Through the eyes of Jeroen and his straight sister Nathalie, the masterminds behind the festival “Darklands” offers an unprecedented look on the journey that challenges the conservative social taboo and leaves the audience with dropped jaws.

The film handles delicate subjects in a tender but unrelenting way such as sexual identity and fetishism. Director Roland Javornik manages to crack the seductive magic behind the annual festival.

In association with PrideTV

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A jaunty and surprising Argentinian romantic comedy is telling the love story of Tom and Jero in reverse.

On the face of it, an ideal gay couple- they meet on Grindr for a hot hook-up, despite their clashing personalities: Jero is a crossfit athlete and Tom is a queer expressive performance artist. They are drawn to each other through sizzling sexual chemistry and become a couple. A surprise awaits Jero when Tom gives him an unusual anniversary gift- a break up letter.

With the letter comes a box with 299 other letters that tells their story from Tom’s point of view, which leaves Jero completely broken- will he be able to come back from this?

Cristian Mariani is charming as Jero who just wants to find love but ignores every red flag on the way.

Lucas Santa Ana wrote and directed a comedy on the desperate wish to find love in the modern age. He does it with humor, wisdom of life and a very charismatic and talented cast.

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Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story

Some Nights I Feel Like Walking

Rains Over Babel

Pride vs. Prejudice

My Boyfriend El Fascista

Blue Moon

Ari

We Are Faheem & Karun

Darklands: Are you ready to go deep?

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