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Westler – East Of The Wall

An American guy visits Felix, a German guy living on the west side of Berlin. The two go on a day walk in East Berlin and meet Thomas. Felix and Thomas fall in love but the wall separates them, as of all of Germany in those dark days. Felix tries to keep their relationship strong and steady by frequently visiting Thomas on the east side but that only raises the East Germany authorities’ suspicions. Thoms decides to take a huge risk and flee to West Germany, will he succeed?

“Westler – East Of The Wall” is noted by its realistic description of a homosexual relationship in a wall-separated Berlin. Part of the film was shot in east Berlin, without authorization of the East Germany government. The result is one of the most talked about film of 1985.

In association with the Embassy of Germany

A True Story

Guilio and Alessio are two gay men in their twenties who meet in Rome during a scorching August. Despite being different, they are attracted to each other. Alessio is in Rome for one weekend only. This short lived relationship will expose ancient wounds and will force the two to deal with unexpected tenderness and the blooming of an unfamiliar emotion- love.

“A True Story” is a wonderful Italian sweet on love in a digital age where everything is being uploaded to social networks and how this will affect the love stories of people of Gen Z.

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

Last Exit Gran Canaria

Director Tim Lienhard comes from a Catholic background, growing up in southern Germany. It was quite later in life that he had found his calling and became a provocative Drag persona and performer. At the age of 64 he mostly celebrates life with men decades younger than him. His journey goes from Berlin through the Torremolinos Porn Festival and the Pride week of beautiful Gran Canaria. In Costa Del Sol Lienhard meets OnlyFans content creators, party goers who came from all over the world to experience the freedom they cannot at home, and also people his own age who tell him their past and present adventures.

Identity, sexuality, growing old and self esteem are the main motives of this daring and exabitionist documentary film. Tim Lienhard manages to leave an impression with his shameless openness and is the inspiration for sexual freedom in this time of conservatism and regression.

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

Odd Fish

Please be aware – the screening at 31/10/2025 is NOT in Tel-Aviv Cinematheque.

Set against the breathtaking scenery of frozen Iceland, and some mouth watering dishes, this is where we find this gentle and heartwarming comedic drama. Two childhood friends get a chance to leave their restaurant open all year round. When one of them comes out as a transgender woman, their long standing friendship is put to the test, and unveils new perspectives on life and identity.

“Odd Fish” is the first Icelanding film to star a transgender actress, Arna Magnea Danks.

Bring the whole family along to watch this humble, funny and moving film.

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.

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All Films and Events 2025

Westler – East Of The Wall

A True Story

Last Exit Gran Canaria

Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story

Some Nights I Feel Like Walking

Rains Over Babel

Odd Fish

Pride vs. Prejudice

My Boyfriend El Fascista

Blue Moon

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