When does the Queer Film Festival - On the Sea start?

The film evening starts on 11.09.2026 at 20:00 in cultural space die flora in Gelsenkirchen.

How much are the tickets?

The regular admission is 5 Euro; the reduced ticket costs 3 Euro.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the event takes place indoors in cultural space die flora.

How long is the film?

On the Sea has a runtime of 111 minutes.

In what language is the film shown?

The English original version with German subtitles will be shown.

Are there official camping opportunities?

No camping opportunities are designated for this event.

Queer cinema unfolds quiet impact in Gelsenkirchen’s Flora

Name: Queer Film Festival - On the Sea
Start: 2026-09-11T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-12T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Kulturraum „die flora“

Intensive festival evening with quiet impact in the Flora

The Queer Film Festival brings a sensitive, atmospheric film evening to Gelsenkirchen with On the Sea. In the cultural space die flora, queer cinema meets the special intimacy of a small venue – ideal for a focused multi-day experience during the festival week.

A film about longing, control, and the courage to change

Helen Walsh tells in her second feature film about Jack, a shellfish farmer on the coast of North Wales, whose orderly life is disrupted when Daniel appears. The story opens the view to suppressed desires, learned masculinity, and the question of how much self-denial a life can bear.

Queer cinema with a sense of space and mood

With a runtime of 111 minutes, English original version, and German subtitles, the film unfolds its impact without haste. Especially in the festival atmosphere of a queer film festival, this narrative gains depth: as a calm, compelling program point for all who want to not only see queer film culture but feel it.

Festival character in a special place

The cultural space die flora is regarded as a reliable venue for cultural events in Gelsenkirchen and offers a suitable setting for an evening that combines intimacy, conversation, and cinematic precision. The hall, clear programming, and cultural environment create exactly that community closeness that makes festivals so strong.

Conclusion: A quiet highlight for lovers of sophisticated festival evenings

On the Sea is not a loud spectacle, but a film that resonates long after. Those looking for queer cinema with psychological depth, strong atmosphere, and festival flair should experience this evening live.