The Moment before
“The Moment before” reflects on time — how we question it, and how it often leaves us wondering. These are moments in which everything stands still and yet inevitably moves forward — a mosaic of queer nightlife in Istanbul, a virtual lesbian wedding, and the journey toward self-acceptance within non-binary identity.
Believe Me When I Say
When Kevin Sarinko said that they are non-binary for the very first time, they felt excited, but also nervous. In the documentary Kevin looks back at the shame they experienced in the past reminding them that the road to loving and accepting yourself isn’t always easy. Now Kevin wants to encourage other people to find peace and freedom by being their authentic self.
- Alexandra Herva
- Finland 2024
7' OV/e
- Documentary, Experimental, World Premiere
NO!!!
Sekar and her girlfriend, Bebi, are playing a mobile game where their avatars are in bridal gowns, rehearsing for their wedding when Sekar’s mom suddenly calls.
- Oktania Hamdani, Winner Wijaya
- Indonesia 2024
8' OV/e
- Romance, Comedy, Horror, Swiss Premiere
Translucent
TRANSLUCENT tells the perspective of gender-diverse athletes inspired by the real life example of tennis player Renée Richards. Produced within 48 hours, this film looks back on Renées vibrant career in competitive sport and her search for belonging through the eyes of her older self. It raises the most pressing question in the sports world right now onto the tennis court: Where do trans athletes belong in the sports principles of fairness?
- Kat Schmitz
- Germany 2024
2' D/e
- Experimental, World Premiere
Safe Space
This documentary discusses how LGBTIQA+ people experience the streets and nightlife of Istanbul in terms of a safe space through the unique, yet common experiences of queers from different backgrounds, and focuses especially on nightlife and the issue of safe space there, which is a very critical area for queers to exist as they are.
- Nurcan Çoban
- Turkey 2024
13' OV/e
- Documentary, Swiss Premiere
Butterfly Kiss
Carol panics and argues with her girlfriend Ray after an unexpected proposal. The situation gets worse when she wakes up in an apocalyptic reality and terribly discovers that Ray has transformed into a butterfly. Ray's transformation, the invasion of the outside world into their home, and the growing tension between the two threaten their relationship. Carol is afraid of losing Ray... but devoting yourself to your girlfriend could come at a price.
- Zohar Dvir
- Germany, Israel 2024
10' OV
- Animation, Romance, Dark, Swiss Premiere
Farewell Emile
Tim lost his father a few months ago. Today, he is about to break up with his boyfriend Émile. Confined to his home, Tim delves into the memories of their relationship, mingled with those of his father. Refusing to accept the separation, he embarks on a desperate digital hunt to find Émile.
- Alexis Diop
- France 2024
25' F/e
- Coming-of-Age, Romantic Drama, Swiss Premiere
