When does the screening start?

The screening starts on September 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM at the cultural space die flora in Gelsenkirchen.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission is 5 Euros, reduced price is 3 Euros.

What kind of film will be shown?

The film shown is On the Road - On the Road by David Pablos, a Mexican queer film with a runtime of 93 minutes and rated for ages 16 and up.

Is the film dubbed in German?

No, the film is shown in the original Spanish version with German subtitles.

Where does the festival take place?

The event takes place at the cultural space die flora at Florastraße 26 in 45879 Gelsenkirchen.

Queer cinema, great emotions, and a festival evening full of suspense in Gelsenkirchen

Name: Queerfilmfestival - On the Road - On the Road
Start: 2026-09-13T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Kulturraum die flora

An evening full of suspense, sensuality, and queer festival energy

The Queerfilmfestival brings On the Road - On the Road to Gelsenkirchen on September 13, 2026, one of the most intense festival films of the year. In the cultural space die flora, poetic hardness meets tender closeness as a dangerous journey and a surprisingly touching relationship unfold on the highways of northern Mexico. The work by David Pablos was awarded the main prize of the Orizzonti section and the Queer Lion in Venice. ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/events/on-the-road-queerfilmfestival-0/))

Queer cinema with festival character

The Queerfilmfestival sees itself as a nationwide touring festival for current non-heteronormative world cinema and was founded in 2019. In 2026, it promises a festival week in thirteen cities simultaneously, featuring curated films from international productions, often only visible on major festival stages. In Gelsenkirchen, die flora is one of the central venues and has been established as a diverse, critical, and engaged cultural space for over 20 years. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queerfilmfestival))

A film that breathes closeness and danger

On the Road - On the Road follows Veneno, a sex worker and dealer, as well as the taciturn truck driver Muñeco on a journey through a brutal, hyper-masculine world. Amid rest stops, isolation, and threatening movement, a tender connection grows that elevates the film far beyond a classic road movie. The organizers describe it as intense, emotional, and visually striking; the official festival site announces it as a trucker thriller within the Queerfilmfestival edition 2026. ([queerfilmfestival.net](https://queerfilmfestival.net/?utm_source=openai))

The venue: die flora as a vibrant cultural space

The cultural space die flora at Florastraße 26 is the artistic home for this evening. The municipal facility is centrally located in Gelsenkirchen, offers ticket reservations through its own administration, and has been a place for program diversity, cultural education, and guest organizers for years. For festival visitors, it creates that special mix of community feeling, concentrated cinema atmosphere, and urban off-atmosphere that makes the Queerfilmfestival so special. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/Kultur/Kultur-_und_Veranstaltungsorte/Kulturraum__die_flora_/))

Why this festival evening stays in your mind

This is not just about a film, but about a multi-day festival experience with attitude. The strong images, the queer perspective, and the award in Venice give this date weight; added to that is a venue that is culturally anchored in the city and seems made for an attentive audience. Those seeking festival atmosphere with substance will experience an evening in die flora that resonates long after. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queerfilmfestival))

Conclusion: On the Road - On the Road combines festival feeling, queer cinema, and a narrative weight that instantly strikes a chord. Those seeking strong images, intelligent programming, and emotional depth should experience this evening live. ([queerfilmfestival.net](https://queerfilmfestival.net/?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

Queerfilmfestival 2026 - official festival site ([queerfilmfestival.net](https://queerfilmfestival.net/?utm_source=openai))
Kulturraum die flora - official location page ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/Kultur/Kultur-_und_Veranstaltungsorte/Kulturraum__die_flora_/))
Rausgegangen - event entry and price information ([rausgegangen.de](https://rausgegangen.de/events/on-the-road-queerfilmfestival-0/))
Queerfilmfestival - history and organizer ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queerfilmfestival))