QueerHistoryMonth | Herr Schmidt und Herr Friedrich | Kinofilm mit Einführung

In the organizer's words:

QUEERHISTORYMONTH

QueerHistoryMonth will take place in Hamburg from May 1 to 31, 2026(www.queerhistoryhamburg.de). Various events as part of the festival will bring the history(ies) of the queer community in Hamburg to life. Everyone is welcome - kings, queers, queens, allies, friends, families (of choice) and everyone in between and beyond!

The event

The award-winning documentary "Herr Schmidt und Herr Friedrich" returns to the big screen - a moving evening about love, memory and an extraordinary life together.

As part of QueerHistoryMonth 2026, the Hamburg International Queer Film Festival in cooperation with Metropolis Kino presents the award-winning documentary Herr Schmidt und Herr Friedrich.

The film tells the moving story of Kurt Schmidt and Wilfried Friedrich, who share a great passion: the world of Schlager. Separated by the inner-German border, they met in 1977 - "an intense connection", as even the Stasi noted. Neither state barriers nor social prejudices can separate them permanently, even though Mr. Friedrich applies in vain for a long time to be expatriated. The film shows their life together and lets them tell their 24-year relationship in their own bizarre and touching way.

Introduction and queer-historical classification by Mira-Kristin Saitzek. A special movie night that touches and lingers.

Directed by Ulrike Franke, Michael Loeken, D, 2001, 69 min, German original version, 35mm, analog film projection

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Date: May 13, 2025

Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Location: Metropolis Kino, Kleine Theaterstraße 10, 20354 Hamburg

Organized by: Hamburg International Queer Film Festival (HIQFF)

Tickets: 9,50€ / 6€ reduced (for Kinemathek Hamburg) | Tickets available in advance

The cinema is barrier-free accessible.

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Information

Photos and video recordings can be made as part of the public relations work for QueerHistoryMonth.

QueerHistoryMonth is only responsible for marketing and coordination and is not the organizer of the individual events.

All organizational and content-related tasks, including security, permits and insurance, are the sole responsibility of the respective organizers (responsible organization).

The QHM is not liable for the content, organization or damages that occur during the events. The organizers shall indemnify the QHM against all third-party claims, including those for injury, property damage or loss.

Price information:

9,50€ / 6€ reduced (for Kinemathek Hamburg) | Tickets available in advance