When does the Queerfilmfestival - Iván & Hadoum start?

The screening starts on September 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the cultural space die flora in Gelsenkirchen.

How much do the tickets cost?

Admission costs 5 Euros, reduced 3 Euros.

Where does the event take place?

At the cultural space die flora, Florastraße 26, 45879 Gelsenkirchen.

Is the venue barrier-free?

Yes, according to the organizer, there are marked disabled parking spaces, a step-free entrance, a barrier-free elevator, and a barrier-free restroom.

What is Iván & Hadoum about?

The film tells of a sensitive love story between Iván and Hadoum, connecting themes like identity, the working world, migration, and belonging.

Are there official social media channels for the event?

No officially verified social media profiles could be found for this event.

Queer cinema full of intimacy, stance, and festival feeling in Gelsenkirchen

Name: Queerfilmfestival - Iván & Hadoum
Start: 2026-09-16T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-16T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Kulturraum „die flora“

Queerfilmfestival - Iván & Hadoum: A quiet, intense festival moment in Gelsenkirchen

On September 16, 2026, the Queerfilmfestival presents Iván & Hadoum, a sensitive, award-winning film at the cultural space “die flora”. The multi-day Queerfilmfestival is present in thirteen cities in 2026 and focuses on strong queer stories that resonate far beyond the cinema.

Between greenhouse and beach: a love story with a stance

The film by Ian de la Rosa tells the story of Iván and Hadoum, two characters on the edge of social order, who tenderly approach each other while also struggling for self-determination. The story combines love, the working world, migration, and transition into an intense festival experience that resonates with its quiet power long after.

Queer cinema with an international profile

The Queerfilmfestival 2026 gathers selected festival films at many locations in parallel, thus emphasizing its character as a communal cultural event. For Gelsenkirchen, “Iván & Hadoum” is a featured work that was awarded the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film at the Berlinale, compelling through its sensitive narrative style.

The venue: cultural space “die flora”

die flora is firmly integrated into the city’s cultural life and provides an easily accessible framework for film evenings with a stance. According to event information, access is barrier-free, including marked disabled parking spaces, a step-free entrance, an elevator, and an accessible restroom.

An evening for community, conversation, and cinema atmosphere

Those who appreciate queer cinema, festival atmosphere, and carefully curated screenings will experience a distinctive evening here. The film combines intimacy with social relevance, making the Queerfilmfestival in Gelsenkirchen a strong meeting point for an open community.

Conclusion: “Iván & Hadoum” is not a loud event evening, but a concentrated festival experience full of emotion, relevance, and conversation material. Anyone wanting to experience deep queer cinema should catch this date live at die flora.