begehrt: Kurzfilmprogramm Holding each other

In the organizer's words:

Across generations and in shared spaces, these four films question queer belonging. They tell of passing on experiences and the longing for community - and of the complex game of love, silence and betrayal.

Dumbbells for straights
Laura Schinzel
EN | 2026 | 10'
Fabi nervously enters a queer FLINTA* gym for the first time. Her only wish: to belong.

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Descent
Hoàng Quỳnh Nguyễn
DE | 2026 |12'

Guest: Hoàng Quỳnh Nguyễn

One last morning, two passes and the silence in between. Eli accompanies Mimi into the unknown - until their relationship is put to the test.

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Like the carnations
Emine Demir
EN | 2024 | 23'

Guest: Emine Demir

On a hot summer's day, Şirin drives out of Berlin with her aunt. They are close, and yet there are many things standing between them.

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Floraison
Les Lón'su
DE | 2025 | 8'
Wes dives into his first ballroom night - and discovers a community in which he is really seen for the first time.

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