We want Sex in Gelsenkirchen: Cinema Matinee about Courage and Equality
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We want Sex: A Bold Labor Struggle with British Humor
The cinema matinee We want Sex brings a moving story about solidarity, equality, and the fight for fair working conditions to the screen on October 4, 2026. At the Schauburg Filmpalast Gelsenkirchen, the audience will witness Nigel Cole's British tragicomedy about the seamstresses of the Ford plant in Dagenham, England.
Rita and the Strike for Equal Pay
At the center is Rita, played by Sally Hawkins, who, alongside her colleagues, rebels against poor working conditions and unequal pay. What initially appears to be a local labor dispute evolves into a historic struggle for equal rights. The film combines social relevance with dry British humor and a heartfelt ensemble performance.
A Film Between Social Drama and Comedy
We want Sex, from 2010, runs for 108 minutes and recounts the events surrounding the strike of women workers with charm, pace, and emotional clarity. The mood of the audience thrives on the alternation between humorous scenes, familial tensions, and moments where the courage of women becomes palpable.
More than a Cinema Screening
The event is part of the exhibition Radical Hope. Art and Labor Struggle at the Gelsenkirchen Art Museum. After the film screening, there will be a reception in the foyer of the art museum, a brief introduction by Anna Seidel from the Fritz Hüser Institute for Literature and Culture of the Labor World in Dortmund, and a dialogical exhibition tour with Julia Höner and Friederike Sigler.
Event Experience in Gelsenkirchen
The combination of cinema, historical context, and exhibition makes the matinee a special cultural event for film enthusiasts, politically engaged individuals, and all those interested in labor history, women's rights, and social change. The event planning connects film enjoyment with professional perspective and regional memory culture.
Entry is free, and registration is not required. Visitors will experience a compelling film about solidarity and change and will have the opportunity to further explore the themes at the art museum. Those seeking socially relevant cinema with atmosphere and conversation starters will find a morning with a lasting impression here.
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