Queer Film Festival 2026: Iván & Hadoum Brings Cinema Magic to Gelsenkirchen
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An evening full of intimacy, conflict, and queer cinematic power in the flora
The Queer Film Festival brings a sensitive, politically astute, and emotionally rich festival evening to Gelsenkirchen on September 16, 2026, with “Iván & Hadoum.” In the cultural venue “die flora,” a 100-minute feature film about love, belonging, and labor struggles meets an audience that appreciates festival atmosphere and sophisticated arthouse cinema. The legally responsible organizer is the City of Gelsenkirchen - Cultural Space “die flora,” the ticket price is 5.00 euros, reduced 3.00 euros. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96707-queer-film-festival-iv-n-hadoum))
Intimate love drama with societal friction
Ian de la Rosa's debut tells the story of Iván and Hadoum, two outsiders who find themselves between greenhouses, shift work, and old feelings. The film combines a tender love story with questions of identity, migration, and social inequality. This exact mix makes the screening a strong highlight of the Queer Film Festival: close to the characters, clear in its stance, supported by a precise narrative style. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96707-queer-film-festival-iv-n-hadoum))
Festival character instead of mere presentation
Since its founding in 2019, the Queer Film Festival has established itself as a nationally visible platform for queer cinema; the organizer is the Queer Cultural Foundation. In Gelsenkirchen, the event fits into the series of festival locations and focuses on curated film culture with a sense of community, depth of discussion, and an audience that does not just watch but also reflects. The film was also awarded Best Feature by the Teddy Award Jury. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queerfilmfestival?utm_source=openai))
Cultural space “die flora”: central, accessible, well-organized
The flora at Florastraße 26 offers a clear, urban cultural framework for a focused cinematic experience. On-site, the entrance area is wheelchair accessible, elevators and accessible restrooms are available; in addition, there are marked disabled parking spaces directly at the venue. The box office usually opens 30 minutes before the start, advance ticket sales are currently not possible, reservations are made via phone or email. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/kultur/kultur-_und_veranstaltungsorte/kulturraum__die_flora_/))
In the end, there remains an evening that wants more than just to entertain: “Iván & Hadoum” opens the perspective on vulnerability, resistance, and affection in rough everyday life. Those who seek queer cinema with a standpoint, clear festival organization, and a special preview atmosphere experience here a strong event that one should see live. ([queerfilmfestival.net](https://queerfilmfestival.net/de/programm/ivan-hadoum/))
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