Tales of Resistance - Queer Cinema x Squish

various directorsOn November 25th, in honoroftheInternational Day for the EliminationofViolence Against Women, LantarenVenster and Squish invite you to a special Queer Cinema event. Through a diverse lineupoffilms, we’ll explore the fight for gender rights with a rangeoftones and genres—from sharp satire to powerful revolutionary narratives. Each filmoffers a unique perspective on resilience,resistance, and empowerment, highlighting feminist and queer voices.

Program

Gio Potes: Again 15’ (Philippines)After the 1986 People Power Revolution, two male lovers reunite to reflect on their past during Martial Law and discuss their future in hopes of peace.

Isadora Lis: Baby 4,5’(Brazil)Zoé gets ready to meet her friends she hasn’t seen in years. However, César falls ill on the same day and Zoé is torn between going to the party or staying at home and taking care of the “boy”.

Ayesha Fernandez: Clocked 7’ (Mexico)Seven must defend his identity against the two men overseeing his audition, revealing the trauma and struggle he’s faced to reach this point. As more trans stories and individuals are erased, this narrative is more crucial than ever.

Adriana Vecchioli: COMIN’ IN HOT 12,5’ (France)Behind the wheel of a sleek Thunderbird, a bored housewife’s lust for adventure leads her to an unexpected oasis where passion and suds run rampant…

Dorian & Oliver Harry Shine: Feminine Singular 72’ (Argentina)A performance art documentary portraying 30 Argentine female identities with the unique voices of women aged between 4 & 80. They share their stories of resilience, strength & unique perspectives on what it means ’to be a woman’.

Ufuk Umut Uğur: Makul (Reasonable) 3,5’ (Turkey)A harassed woman tries to explain this problem to her friends in a reasonable way.

Olivier Avellan: Near 5’ (France)By the time she realizes the danger that has plunged the city into panic, it’s too late to hope for escape. Despite her pregnancy, Claire will have to contend with a dense and agitated crowd, far too numerous to fit into the only remaining train.

Mina Panjković: Ruminate 20’ (Poland)Jagoda, determined to turn her rural home into a thriving homestead despite her husband’s doubts, discovers new knowledge and possibilities when she confronts the mysteries of nature.

About Squish

Squish is a queer-feminist cultural platform supporting LGBTQ+ creators and proletarian artists. With an intersectional approach, it questions identity politics through multidisciplinary events focused on self-representation and peer support. Squish fosters connections between arts, politics, and communities, hosting everything from performative club nights to contemporary art exhibitions. It also nurtures emerging programmers and producers, providing financial and professional support to younger and marginalized artists, in collaboration with both emerging and established cultural workers.ma 25 nov

This event is supported by Gemeente Rotterdam and Lantarenvenster.