Worldwide we are witnessing a resurgence of authoritarian, anti-feminist, and anti-queer movements. At the same time, queer communities are often fragmented—divided across generations, political experiences, and lived realities. “Queer Remembrance” targets precisely this fracture. The documentary film project aims to bring people together to overcome isolation, learn from one another, and develop shared perspectives.
The intergenerational, German-Argentine project is explicitly aimed at queer people roughly between 18 and 70 years old. It will take place from July 15 to 26, 2026 in Berlin.
“We especially want to invite older queer individuals to apply to make their stories, experiences, and struggles visible. All generations are explicitly welcome,” says initiator and TheColu.mn writer Jojo Streb. “We don’t view different experiences as a distance, but as a resource: Those who fought earlier carry important political and personal memories. Those who live today bring current perspectives, language, and struggles. Both belong together.”
Prior experience welcome, but not a prerequisite
At its core is a collaborative documentary project: “Together we connect biographical experiences of older queers with the voices of younger LGBTI people. In doing so, a space emerges where memory is not backward-looking, but politically effective—as knowledge that can be passed on, discussed, and transformed.”
Which stories are told, which remain invisible? How are queer life realities portrayed in film, media, and public discourse—and where are they distorted or simplified? These questions are to be tied to the practice of filmmaking itself.
In particular, queers with an interest in film, media, or storytelling are especially invited to apply. Prior experience is welcome but not required. The participation fee is 200 to 250 euros based on self-assessment—financial constraints are, of course, no reason to be excluded. “Queer Remembrance” will be conducted with consecutive interpretation in German and Spanish.
The goal is not a retrospective alone, but a shared process
Berlin was chosen deliberately as the central location. “The city carries a condensed history of queer struggles, from persecution and resistance to self-organization and visibility,” explains Jojo Streb. “Together we visit sites of this history, work with current community structures, and engage with contemporary political developments. This includes a critical look at large-scale events like the CSD, as well as visits to alternative, activist formats.”
“Queer Remembrance” is a collaboration between the Berlin-based Arbeitskreis für politische Bildung (bapob) and Unidos Todos from Argentina. Both organizations have long worked together on international projects addressing human rights, democracy, and queer issues. The exchange is also supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (Bundesvereinigung Kulturelle Kinder- und Jugendbildung).
“The project is aimed at people who are ready to listen, to share, and to think together,” says Jojo Streb. “The goal is not a retrospective alone, but a shared process: Remembering, learning from one another, and strengthening political as well as personal connections—across generations and across countries.”
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