When does the screening of Skiff begin?

The screening starts on September 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the cultural venue die flora in Gelsenkirchen.

How much do the tickets cost?

The regular admission is 5 euros, and the reduced admission is 3 euros.

Where does the Queer Film Festival take place?

The venue is the cultural venue die flora located at Florastraße 26 in Gelsenkirchen.

Is there information on accessibility?

Yes, according to the event page, there are marked disabled parking spaces as well as barrier-free access to the entrance, elevators, and restrooms.

In which language is the film being shown?

Skiff is shown in the original version in Dutch-French with German subtitles.

Is the film suitable for teenagers?

The film is rated for ages 12 and lasts 106 minutes.

A quiet cinematic experience that makes identity, love, and youth palpable again

Name: Queer Film Festival - Skiff
Start: 2026-09-14T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-14T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Kulturraum die flora

An evening full of emotion, identity, and quiet intensity at the Queer Film Festival

On September 14, 2026, the Queer Film Festival will bring Skiff, a compelling coming-of-age drama, to the screen at the cultural venue die flora in Gelsenkirchen. The Belgian film by Cecilia Verheyden tells the story of Malou, first love, bullying, family conflicts, and the search for one’s own identity. The Queer Film Festival is an event of the Queer Cultural Foundation and presents current queer films nationwide; in Gelsenkirchen, it takes place at the cultural venue die flora. ([queerfilmfestival.net](https://queerfilmfestival.net/media/qff_2025_programmheft_web.pdf?utm_source=openai))

A festival evening between closeness, courage, and self-discovery

Skiff combines the energy of youth cinema with the emotional precision of a festival highlight. With a runtime of 106 minutes, original version in Dutch-French with German subtitles, it creates a concentrated cinematic experience that takes the quiet nuances as seriously as the big feelings. The age rating of 12 years makes the film accessible to a wider audience. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96686-queer-film-festival-skiff?utm_source=openai))

The venue: cultural venue die flora

die flora at Florastraße 26 is located in the heart of Gelsenkirchen and provides a well-accessible, barrier-free framework for the Queer Film Festival. According to the city’s event page, designated disabled parking spaces are available, the entrance is wheelchair accessible, as are elevators and restrooms. The atmosphere on site is clearly designed for a relaxed, focused cinema feeling. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96686-queer-film-festival-skiff?utm_source=openai))

Why this film resonates

The film does not speak loudly but with a delicate eye on vulnerability, desire, and the moment when one’s life no longer fits into old patterns. This is precisely where the strength of this festival evening lies: the audience experiences an intense piece of European queer cinema that not only tells a story but also triggers an inner movement. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96686-queer-film-festival-skiff?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: A must for all who love strong festival cinema

Those looking for touching, clever, and atmospheric festival cinema will find an evening full of empathy and resonance with Skiff. The Queer Film Festival in Gelsenkirchen offers the perfect setting for this: close, curated, and with a clear focus on current queer narratives. Experience it live now and kick off the cinema autumn with a special screening. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96686-queer-film-festival-skiff?utm_source=openai))