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Call Me Agnes

In a unique blend of documentary, fiction, and musical elements, Agnes Geneva tells the story of Agnes, a trans immigrant woman from Indonesia navigating life in the Netherlands. Her days are filled with playing badminton with her queer friends and running a small, vibrant restaurant in her own home alongside her best friend, Rini. But her familiar routines are disrupted when her younger brother, Indra, arrives unexpectedly. Having only known Agnes before her transition, Indra’s presence forces her to confront a past identity that feels worlds apart from her present self.

Through a transfeminist lens, Agnes’ story unfolds like a musical odyssey, where scenes of everyday life become moments of introspection on gender, identity, belonging, and love. The film poetically explores the challenges and resilience of trans people in a world structured around cis-gender norms. By capturing the beauty and pain of creating a new life, Agnes Geneva offers a heartfelt reflection on finding ways to exist in spaces that don’t yet fully welcome you—and on imagining a future where that might change.

OUT

“OUT” follows the journey of Tom and Ajani, two young gay men leaving the confines of a small Dutch village behind for the promise of Amsterdam. In this vibrant city, they aspire not only to realise their dream of becoming filmmakers but also to find a community that accepts them for who they truly are.

Immersed in Amsterdam’s colourful queer scene, Tom and Ajani encounter both friendship and complex challenges. Their relationship is tested by the city’s lively nightlife, from playful games of “Never Have I Ever” and limousine rides through the streets to introspective moments in a local sauna. These experiences prompt them to embark on profound self-reflection.

“OUT” is more than a story about self-discovery; it offers an intimate exploration of the struggle for self-acceptance against the backdrop of a new environment. As they grapple with the question “Who am I, and where do I belong?”, Tom and Ajani uncover whether the city will bring them closer together or push them apart. This film reflects on love, identity, and the search for a place to call home.

Paul Blanca: Fragments of a Fallen Icon

This compelling documentary delves into the life of Paul Blanca, a celebrated Dutch photographer who rose to international acclaim. Known for his raw, evocative images, Blanca shared the artistic limelight with icons like Robert Mapplethorpe, Keith Haring, and Richard Gere in New York’s vibrant art scene. However, his meteoric career came to an abrupt halt in 1995 when artist Rob Scholte falsely accused him of planting a bomb under his car. This scandal led to Blanca’s ostracization as the first “cancelled” artist in the Netherlands. Museums, galleries, and collectors severed ties, leaving his career and reputation in tatters.

After decades of battling substance abuse and isolation, Blanca passed away at 62. In a poignant attempt to preserve the fragments of a fading legacy, filmmaker Ramón Gieling captured Blanca during his final months. Through the lens, audiences witness Blanca’s intimate struggle against the decay of his body and the relentless passage of time. Paul Blanca: Fragments of a Fallen Icon is both an elegy and a meditation on the fragility of art, fame, and humanity itself.

L'Amour / La Mort : Love's Eternal Shadow

L’AMOUR/LA MORT explores the profound and often painful bond between love and loss through a tapestry of unforgettable love stories. Featuring intimate interviews, the film delves into the depths of human connection: caring for a partner with dementia, mourning the loss of a soulmate, and the relentless search for true love. It raises the poignant question: why do we continue to seek love, knowing it has the power to wound us so deeply?

These deeply personal narratives are interwoven with timeless masterpieces of art and music. When words fall short, the resonance of artistic expression takes over, capturing the exquisite agony of love. With its moving stories and evocative visuals, L’AMOUR/LA MORT is a cinematic ode to the radiant pain of love in all its complexities.

Air

Seventeen-year-old Manja lives in a high-rise estate on the outskirts of the city, her life marked by quiet routine and solitude. Everything changes when she encounters Louk, a defiant and fearless girl her age, who bursts into her life while fleeing hunters in the forest. This chance meeting ignites a powerful first love. For Louk, life is guided by a simple creed: no lies, no traces, no fear. Captivated by her intensity, Manja follows her with unwavering devotion.

But as their bond deepens, Manja begins to see the scars hidden beneath Louk’s idealism—the profound wound left by the loss of her mother. Determined to help, Manja supports Louk in saying goodbye to the ghosts of her past, learning in turn to let go of her own fears and embrace the present. Air is a lyrical ode to the freedom of love and the purity of the heart, capturing the fragile beauty of youth and the courage it takes to heal.

Two

Omer and Bar are madly in love, dreaming of starting a family together. A sperm donor seems to be the perfect solution to their happiness, but the journey proves far more complicated than expected. What begins as a hopeful process at the sperm bank soon spirals into frustration with a second, third, and fourth appointment, each bringing new challenges.

Just when all seems lost, Omer’s ex-partner, Yoni, reenters their lives—and he’s the perfect donor match. What should be a stroke of luck forces the couple to face an agonizing dilemma: will Yoni’s involvement bring them closer to their dream, or drive a wedge into their happiness?

Aching Hearts

What happens when we bring Greek tragedies into the present? Do the characters remain believable? And do their genders still make sense? Simone’s harmonious life is disrupted when her ex-wife Nora, after a five-year absence, shows up at her door, wanting to resume their old life as if nothing ever happened. Their reunion reopens old wounds and throws Simone off balance. Aching Hearts is a short queer love tragedy based on Aeschylus’ Oresteia. As with all tragedies, the lives of Simone and Nora will never be the same after a dramatic conclusion.

G - Lost in Frankfurt

Kris, struggling to find work in Warsaw, tries his luck in Frankfurt and lands a job at a men’s designer underwear store. There, he meets Damiano, a strikingly attractive young man who offers to show him the city. What begins as a casual connection quickly turns into a passionate affair. G explores the thrill of starting anew in a big city, capturing the sensory experience of electronic music, nightlife, and the fleeting highs of sexual encounters under the influence of the drug G (GBL), while subtly introducing the inevitable disillusionment that follows.