When does the screening of Flesh & Fuel begin?

The screening begins on September 16, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

Where is the event taking place?

At Kulturraum die flora on Florastraße 26, 45879 Gelsenkirchen.

How much do the tickets cost?

Admission costs 5 Euros, the reduced price is 3 Euros.

Is there an official camping area?

No, it is a film screening in a cultural space, not a camping festival.

Is the venue barrier-free?

Yes, Kulturraum die flora has a disabled parking space and a fully accessible entrance.

What makes the film special?

Flesh & Fuel sensitively tells about loneliness, work, and queer love, relying on a calm, precise narrative style.

Queer cinema, quiet longing, and a festival evening full of closeness in Gelsenkirchen

Name: Queerfilmfestival - Flesh & Fuel
Start: 2026-09-16T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-16T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Kulturraum „die flora“

Queerfilmfestival - Flesh & Fuel: A sensitive cinema event full of closeness, longing, and movement

On September 16, 2026, the Queer Film Festival brings an intense cinematic experience to the cultural space die flora in Gelsenkirchen with Flesh & Fuel. The film by Pierre Le Gall tells the story of long-distance truck driver Étienne, who finds a love story between work routine, rest stop moments, and a surprising encounter with Bartosz, which begins quietly and resonates long after. The festival runs from September 10 to 16, 2026, simultaneously in 13 cities, showcasing the full spectrum of international queer cinema. ([queerfilmfestival.net](https://queerfilmfestival.net/))

A festival evening with focus, emotion, and cinematic precision

Flesh & Fuel relies on a calm narrative style, authentic characters, and a sensitive perspective on loneliness, work, and queer love. The official festival description emphasizes the everyday life of truck driver Étienne, whose controlled rhythm is only disrupted by Bartosz. This blend of urban hardness and tender intimacy makes the evening particularly special for festival fans. ([queerfilmfestival.net](https://queerfilmfestival.net/de/programm/flesh-fuel/))

Queer cinema as a community experience

The Queer Film Festival has been announced for the eighth time in 2026 and promises a festival week that makes queer perspectives visible and brings together audience, scene, and film culture. The program selection in Gelsenkirchen connects the film evening with a clear festival character: focused, community-driven, and with a strong curatorial profile. ([queerfilmfestival.net](https://queerfilmfestival.net/))

The venue: Kulturraum die flora

The cultural space die flora has been a municipal cultural venue for lectures, theater, concerts, readings, and films since 1995. The building at Florastraße 26 offers barrier-free access, a disabled parking space, and a fully accessible entrance situation for wheelchair users. This provides a pleasantly accessible framework for an event like this. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/rathaus/politik_und_verwaltung/vorstandsbereiche_und_dienststellen/32342-kulturraum-die-flora-41-f))

What visitors can expect

The evening does not offer a loud festival frenzy, but concentrated, emotional arthouse cinema with a queer attitude and strong atmosphere. Those who appreciate moving stories, precise character drawing, and a well-curated festival program will experience an intense late summer date with depth. An ideal occasion to see the Queer Film Festival live in Gelsenkirchen. ([queerfilmfestival.net](https://queerfilmfestival.net/de/programm/flesh-fuel/))