Queer-Streifen Regensburg

2025 films... 

Feature films… 

AMANTES
France 2025 | 104 min | OV with English subtitles | Directed by: Caroline Fournier

With three love stories intertwined through friendships and acquaintances, the film explores the contradictions of desire and love in an appreciative and humorous way. Nour and Camille feel strongly attracted to each other, and their sex life is intense. However, Nour’s impatience quickly causes their budding relationship to falter. Laura attempts a threesome with Rebecca and Ophélie, but is plagued by insecurities. Will the suggestion of having a child together calm the emotions between the three women? Gabrielle, a renowned psychologist, discovers feelings for one of her patients, while her wife Ruby puts all her energy and time into her successful podcast. In a ritual of the spiritual Gloria, all the threads finally come together.

 

O melhor Amigo (THE BEST FRIEND)
Brazil 2024 | 94 min | OV with English subtitles | Directed by: Allan Deberton

Colorful, playful, and full of rhythm: The Best Friend is a queer musical comedy with heart, humor, and hip-swinging dance moves. After an embarrassing public marriage proposal, Lucas flees his everyday life to the coast of Brazil – and promptly runs into his old friend Felipe, who now describes himself as a “professional lover.” Between dunes, drag shows, and unexpected escapades, an old feeling flares up again. Brazilian songs, flamboyant performances, and absurd musical moments make the film a camp extravaganza with nostalgic charm. But behind the glitzy surface, the film also deals with class differences, longings, and queer self-discovery. And if you listen closely, you’ll take away a new motto for life: “The twink is alive.”

 

Chuck Chuck Baby
Vereinigtes Königreich 2023 | 102 min | OV with German subtitles | Directed by: Janis Pugh

Helen is in her late 30s and single. During the day, she cares for her ex-husband’s mother, and at night she earns money packing chicken in a factory. Her dreary everyday life suddenly gets a breath of fresh air when Joanna, her secret teenage crush, reappears in town. The two rediscover their love for each other. But then there are the old wounds from Joanna’s past and the complicated circumstances in Helen’s present! However, the two women do not give up—with humor, realistically depicted life circumstances, and a great deal of affection for the characters, Janis Pugh tells a story about love, friendship, and female empowerment in the musical Chuck Chuck Baby.
“Accompanied by the enchanting soundtrack of Neil Diamond and others, not only do chicken feathers fly through the air, but also big emotions.” [salzgeber.de]

 

OBEN OHNE (Where You Find Me)
Germany 2025 | 79 min | OV with English subtitles | Directed by: Willi Andrick, Juan Bermúdez, Isis Rampf, Anna Schröder

Alex and Beatrice meet in a kinky club. One runs the club with confidence, but is expecting a child with her partner and is struggling to find a good balance between nightlife and family. The other escapes her stressful everyday life as a future gynecologist and is confronted with the illness and death of her aunt. Although they couldn’t be more different, a close friendship develops between the two. Each fights for the right to self-determination over her own body in a seemingly tolerant society, for different reasons and in her own way. Social expectations, conventions, and the system push both women to their limits, and so they become increasingly important sources of support for each other.

 

Un Mundo Para Mí (NEWBORN)
Mexico 2024 | 104 min | OV with English subtitles | Directed by: Alejandro Zuno

When their baby is born with ambiguous sex characteristics, Maria and Nicholas are faced with a decision that will change their lives. While he pushes for a quick operation, Maria begins to have doubts: about medical routines, gender norms, and family expectations. She finds support in an intersex person who speaks openly about their experiences, as well as in another family who has already gone through something similar.
Un Mundo Para Mí impressively shows how expectations and beliefs clash and how relationships threaten to break apart as a result. This debut film captivates with its powerful dialogue and keen sense of social nuances.

 

La Cage aux Folles
France, Italy 1978 | 93 min | OV with German subtitles | Directed by: Édouard Molinaro

At La Cage aux Folles, everyone is a little different. A little crazy, a little weird, a little flamboyant. The legendary nightclub is famous and notorious for its drag shows, glamour, glitter, and unbridled joie de vivre. Albin is the pivotal figure of the entire story. He is the partner of club owner Georges and, as Zaza, the star of the cage full of fools. When Renato’s son Jean-Michel, whom he fathered in a drunken stupor long ago, announces his wedding, he causes utter chaos, because his future in-laws are anything but liberal…
This comedy, which combines “slapstick, farce, wicked social satire, and lachrymose soap opera”, won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1979 and received three Oscar nominations.

 

NATA PER TE (Born for You)
Italy 2024 | 113 min | OV with German subtitles | Directed by: Fabio Mollo

“Alba has Down syndrome and is given up at the hospital immediately after her birth. Thirty families reject her before the court decides to entrust her to Luca Trapanese. He is gay, a practicing Catholic, and socially engaged—and he is not afraid. Luca has fought many battles, he knows pain and has learned to transform it and break down walls. He doesn’t do this out of pure charity: Luca simply wants a family. And to defend this wish, he has to make a decision…
Based on a heartbreaking true story, the film adaptation of the Italian bestseller of the same name tells a story of despair and hope in the fight for equality and social tolerance. A film about fearless love that knows no boundaries.” [Cinemien]

 

Kenraaliharjoitus (Sudden Outbursts of Emotions)
Finnland 2025 | 97 min | OV with English subtitles | Directed by: Paula Korva

This outstanding drama begins with conventional images and a stereotypical starting point, captivating viewers with charming moments and surprising twists. A heterosexual couple attempts to breathe new life into their relationship by opening up their sex life. Jana, initially uncertain and rule-abiding, encounters Valma, a polyamorous woman who shatters her worldview. Between insecurity, desire, and self-awareness, Jana feels her way through emotionally unstable terrain. Even though queer identity is primarily used as a dramatic device, it contributes to the film’s complexity—especially through the impressive development of the main character.

 

Lesvia
Greece 2024 | 78 min | OV with German subtitles | Directed by: Tzeli Hadjidimitriou

The island of Lesbos has long been a place of longing for lesbians from all over the world. Tzeli Hadjidimitriou, who grew up on Lesbos herself, sensitively depicts the history of the village of Eressos from the perspective of these women and the locals. Using images and films spanning several decades, she recounts 40 years of community, love, times of conflict, and phases of rapprochement between the locals and the women.
“Her documentary is rich in never-before-seen archive material and personal testimonies, which the director combines with footage from today and excerpts from her diary. The history of the lesbian community of Eressos is lesbian cultural history, which the film reconstructs, records, and passes on.” [salzgeber]

 

Trei kilometri până la capătul lumii (Three kilometres until the end of the world)
Romania 2024 | 105 min | OV with German subtitles | Directed by: Emanuel Pârvu

An idyllic village in Romania’s Danube Delta, but violence lurks behind the reeds. Seventeen-year-old Adi is seen kissing another boy and is brutally beaten shortly afterwards. A collective witch hunt follows: his parents lock him up, a priest is called in to “cure” him, the police cover it up, and the village elite remain silent and incite hatred. This precise drama shows with painful clarity how homophobia, corruption, and religious fanaticism shape village life. Between attempts at exorcism and systemic powerlessness, only the solidarity of Adi’s best friend shines through. An unexcited but all the more haunting film—a cry against intolerance that lingers long after viewing.

 

QUIR
Switzerland 2024 | 105 min | OV with English subtitles | Directed by: Nicola Bellucci

Massimo and Gino have been a couple for forty-two years and run Quir, an unusual shop in Palermo. The small leather goods store has become the center of life and a meeting place for local LGBTQI+ people. Here they discuss their love stories, seek advice, are cared for, and live in resistance to mainstream society. They have all been through a lot, such as former actor Charly Abbadessa, who had a past in Hollywood, or musician Ernesto Tomasini, who shares his life with his aging mother. Nicola Bellucci invites us into their homes, letting us witness love, difficulties, moments of grief, and existential thoughts. His film is quirky and colorful, but above all respectful.

 

Ruas da Glória (Streets of Glória)
Brazil 2024 | 103 min | OV with German subtitles | Directed by: Felipe Sholl

Ruas da Glória invites viewers into the vibrant world of Rio, where Gabriel, a young literature teacher, longs for a relationship. His adventure begins at The Glória, a lively bar where he befriends its alluring owner Monica and her diverse crew. Everything changes when he meets Adriano, a charming male escort, and an intense love affair begins. However, when Adriano mysteriously disappears, Gabriel’s infatuation turns into an obsessive search for the truth. As he explores Adriano’s hidden life, he is confronted with the dangerous consequences of his desire and the dark reality that love can lead to self-destruction. “Set against the captivating backdrop of Rio, this daring film explores themes of passion, sex work, and the path to self-acceptance.” [Milani Perera]

 

Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero
USA 2024 | 90 min | OV with German subtitles | Directed by: Anthony Hand

Shy barista Simon is turning 21, and despite the support of his best friend Jae, he still finds it difficult to ask his crush out on a date. Enthused by the drag club he visits for the first time on his birthday, Simon and Jae celebrate exuberantly. Unexpectedly, the fabulous and spirited drag queen Maxxie LaWow appears, captivates everyone—except her rival Dyna Bolical. Maxxie LaWow and Jae gradually discover what this has to do with Simon, older ladies, a magical pink wig, kidnapped drag queens, and tears on a courageous mission. Drag queens known from RuPaul’s Drag Race lend their voices to the queens in the film!
„A love letter to queer resilience, chosen family, and the power of personal transformation“ [Las Vegas Pride Magazine] 

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Gay Short Films… 

春夢 (Damp)
Taiwan 2025 | 12:00 min | Directed by: Etsen Chen
Yen has cerebral palsy and lives with his Thai caregiver and his overprotective mother. Between fantasy and reality, a quiet drama unfolds about closeness, desire, and self-determination. 

CÓLERA (Rage)
Spain 2025 | 9:00 min | Directed by: Jose Luís Lázaro
Between sand and sun, the illusion of security shimmers. A casual question turns everything upside down—and shows how thin the veneer of social tolerance can be. 

Auganic
Canada 2023 | 19:33 min | Directed by: Krit Komkrichwarakool
During an intimate moment, a married couple discovers a mysterious ability that brings deeply hidden feelings to light and transforms their relationship into something precious. 

Nebenan (Next Door)
Germany 2024 | 19:39 min | Directed by: Lukas März
Tom and Marcel finally move into their new apartment. But something is wrong. The key for a door on the right side of the hallway is missing. And what is hidden behind it can no longer be easily locked away. 

Star Crosswalked
USA 2025 | 1:00 min | Directed by: Max Watkins
Strange experiences at pedestrian crossings? A young man can tell us all about it here. 

TICKER
United Kingdom 2023 | 9:10 min | Directed by: Thom Petty
A quiet, poignant short film about closeness, vulnerability, and enduring love. Finely observed, powerfully acted—and with a song that strikes right at the heart. Moving to the very end. 

Stymulanty & Empatogeny (Stimulants & Empathogens)
Poland 2024 | 25:00 min | Directed by: Mateusz Pacewicz
A rich kid from the upper class regularly buys drugs from a young dealer—not without ulterior motives. When their families get involved, the two have to work something out. 

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Lesbian Short Films … 

MY PERSONAL U
Spain 2025 | 15:00 min | Directed by: Rafael Giner Sánchez, Alex Cuellar
Unrequited love meets artificial intelligence: Naza gets Paula on her phone—as an AI clone. Lost between longing, simulation, and a heart that wants more than just code. 

Due volte Su (Su Twice)
Switzerland 2024 | 19:00 min | Directed by: Agnese Làposi
Gardener Su has to justify herself to her boss for stealing. Her memories show a different version of the events of that day—the day she and Lore became closer. 

Divide
USA 2025 | 9:13 min | Directed by: Jeanette Buck
One last walk together through their parents’ house—and suddenly there is not only a window between the sisters, but everything that separates them. Is there a way across the political chasm? 

Bingo
France 2024 | 20:00 min | Directed by: Fanny Ruwet
In love with a straight woman—with humor, heart, and a lot of emotion, this film depicts the familiar dilemma between hope, repression, and fantasy. Likeable, relatable, and very entertaining. 

Boy meets Girl
Germany 2025 | 16:35 min | Directed by: Laura Gottschalk
Nana reluctantly attends the wedding of her former best friend Feli. During the celebration, old feelings and a hidden past come to light. How do the two feel about each other today? 

Elisabeth
Finland 2025 | 1:03 min | Directed by: Sandra Lola Dada
RÄKÄlicious – queer Punk from Helsinki. An experience that many lesbians will have had is vividly portrayed here: “I met a girl in the toilet of a bar …” 

How to kill your family
Germany 2025 | 7:03 min | Directed by: Dominic Wittrin
You should practice coming out to your family at Christmas beforehand. But maybe Monika should have refrained from doing so… 

BBB Ballade en Boîte Berlinoise
Germany 2025 | 4:41 min | Directed by: Clothaire Hanania
Marlene throws herself into Berlin’s vibrant nightlife to get closer to her crush. Between beats, ecstatic dancing, and an unexpected high, a wild, unforgettable night unfolds with a happy ending. 

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Queer Short Films… 

Buena vida y poca vergüenza (Live large no shame)
Argentina 2025 | 9:00 min | Directed by: Ana Colato, Guadalupe Sanz
A story about the encounter between a trans woman and a man with Down syndrome—full of surprising trust, affection, and poetry, showing diversity as an enrichment in many ways. 

Bisexual crisis !!!
United Kingdom 2024 | 11:40 min | Directed by: Lyndon Henley Hanrahan
A kiss between best friends—and suddenly the bisexual crisis is there: a smart short film that navigates identity issues and heartache with humor and self-irony. 

Cavalo Marinho (Seahorse)
Brazil 2024 | 22:07 min | Directed by: Leo Tabosa
On the eve of St. John’s Day, a late fire flickers in Francisca – full of silence, longing, and the question of how much a life still hides when it is almost over. 

Dare to be Fabulous
France 2024 | 6:04 min | Directed by: Zhen Zhou, Xinxin Qin, Carla Sampaio da Silva, Adam Meziane Philipps, Yangjia Chen, João Buosi
A stylistically outstanding animated film about a planned heist, a surprising double life, and the question of what family really means—with plenty of glitter and visual sophistication. 

Wissen, wann es Zeit ist zu gehen (Know when it’s time to leave)
Germany 2023 | 11:07 min | Directed by: Finn Neubert
Who actually died here? This question becomes secondary for Ben, Toni’s new acquaintance, when the two of them involuntarily end up at the funeral service held by Toni’s unconventional parents. 

Teth (The Nipple)
United Kingdom 2024 | 14:00 min | Directed by: Peter Darney
With humor and lightness, this short film tells a story of identity, family reconciliation, and absurd moments—a refreshingly unconventional and absurd perspective on the topic of being trans. 

告白 – Kokuhaku (The confession)
Spain 2024 | 10:00 min | Directed by: Adrià Guxens
An interview takes Tadashi, a Japanese-Spanish Kabuki performer, back to his childhood. Memories come flooding back and, thanks to a special moon power, give the performance an unexpected twist. 

Dragfox
Switzerland, United Kingdom 2024 | 8:10 min | Directed by: Lisa Ott
Sam’s search for his identity is interrupted by a mysterious fox (voice: Ian McKellen). In the attic, the two discover surprising similarities—and the courage to be themselves. 

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Short Films by the International Short Film Week… 

THREE
USA 2024 | 15:00 min | Directed by: Amie Song
A woman who recently moved from China to the United States to live with her daughter tries to hide her daughter’s secrets from her new surroundings at a party at home. 

PIETRA
Portugal 2024 | 13:00 min | Directed by: Cynthia Levitan
In this Portuguese stop-motion animation, flowers are exchanged and a friendship develops between a trans woman and her elderly neighbor. 

HAUS AM HANG (Halfway House)
Germany 2024 | 22:40 min | Directed by: Konstantin Münzel
In a juvenile detention center deep in the Black Forest, Jurek’s world of hard work and hierarchy is turned upside down by the arrival of Sascha. Caught between attraction, aggression, and newly discovered tenderness, Jurek’s status is suddenly in jeopardy. 

HELLO STRANGER
Canada 2024 | 16:00 min | Directed by: Amélie Hardy
Young trans woman Cooper Josephine struggles with her transition. In search of her identity, she is confronted with her family’s expectations and society’s prejudices. 

GENDER REVEAL
Canada 2024 | 13:00 min | Directed by: Mo Matton
Rhys ends up at his boss’s baby gender reveal party. Rhys’ two partners are also there. Will they survive the event? 

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