The cultural space “die flora” in Gelsenkirchen is set to become part of the nationwide Queer Film Night network starting this month. The goal is to establish a regular film program addressing topics such as diversity, identity, and the realities of queer life, as announced by the Ruhr-area city in a press release.
Once a month, selected LGBTQ-focused films will be shown. For the kickoff on Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m., the film Enzo, directed by Robin Campillo, will screen. It will be presented in the original French-Ukrainian version with German subtitles. General admission is €5, with a discounted rate of €3.
“Enzo” tells the story of a 16-year-old outsider who defies the expectations of his wealthy parents and begins an apprenticeship as a mason. There, he meets Vlad, an older Ukrainian coworker who becomes a friend and role model. At the same time, Enzo develops feelings for him, complicating his life in ways that become increasingly tangled (film review by Fabian Schäfer).
The monthly series builds on the Queer Film Festival, which has for years presented international films about queer life realities. “Through these monthly screenings, a space for encounters emerges where different life realities come into view and can engage in conversation with one another,” said the city of Gelsenkirchen.
