Lesbian Short Films
Saturday, Oct 24 | 7:00 PM (Limited seating in the Akademiesalon: don’t forget to reserve your spot!)
Sunday, Oct 25 | 11:00 AM
Tuesday, Oct 27 | 6:00 PM
Total runtime ca. 93 min
Ever Gently True
Japan 2026 | 17 min | Directed by: Erika Nakayama
Hiyori works in a call center and keeps her sexual orientation to herself so far. A careless remark by her superior throws the familiar everyday life of the team out of balance.
A mi edad (At my age)
Spain 2025 | 5 min | Directed by: Ángela Angulo
Isabel and Pilar initially believe they have to justify themselves for their love when they are approached on a park bench by an older woman. But it quickly becomes clear that the conversation takes a completely unexpected turn.
Selma CN
Germany 2025 | 29 min | Directed by: Christina Maria Schmid
Berlin of the 1930s. Selma and Nore share vocation and bed. But the political pressure is growing. A cinematically strongly staged contemporary document about the painful balancing act between self-protection and morality.
Clam Diving for Beginners
Germany 2025 | 14 min | Directed by: Clara Marshall
Late bloomer Carmen has a date with Julia – and no idea how to make an impression. Just before the big evening, her unsuspecting girlfriends send her to a lesbian dating coach. Chaos is pre-programmed.
Samtaler på en båt (Conversations on a boat)
Norway 2025 | 15 min | Directed by: Sabina Jacobsson
Two women in their mid-50s meet on a boat in the Oslofjord. In the deep conversation, desire, longing and hidden feelings emerge. A rousing film about queer love beyond youth.
38irgendwas
Germany 2024 | 13 min | Directed by: Lea Marie de Boor, Thea Rasche
Double baby joy: Elisabeth and Annika are expecting a child at the same time – even for midwife Birgit this is new ground. Between birth preparation and normal screening appointments, suddenly everything is double.