Queer Histories & Legacies Bundle

3 films for €35
Explore stories of activism, identity and queer resistance with The Trial of Hein, Ivan and Hadoum and Joy Boy.

Iván & Hadoum 

If I can implore you to see any film at GAZE this year, don’t let debut feature from Ian De La Rosa pass you by. Winner of the Teddy Award at the Berlinale, these two lovers, one Moroccan, one trans, placed on either side of the picket line at a commercial greenhouse, will lift your hearts and remind you that societal and familial challenges can be overcome by an openness of heart and willingness to learn. Led by remarkable performances from Herminia Loh Moreno and attending actor Silver Chicón, whose cultural and gender identities, refreshingly, never become the pivotal part of the film’s conflict. Set in rural Spain, Ivan & Hadoum feels remarkably close to home in its exploration of contemporary issues, including culture, identity and class.

With pre-feature Short:
Tumtum - Rebecca Ozer / UK / 2025 / 15m

Trial of Hein 

Handsome German period debut from Trial of Hein director Kai Stänicke crafts the story of Hein, returning to his home island after being away for 14 years. Upon his arrival, the locals don’t recognise him, so the town elder hosts a trial to determine whether or not he is the island’s prodigal son. This finely turned script tantalises the audience with its perception of truth and memory, leaving us guessing right up until the film’s emotionally impactful ending. Will the love Hein has travelled in pursuit of, in turn, recognise Hein in the manner in which he desires? This film’s restrained design and beautiful cinematography tease overtones of folk horror into this contemporary social allegory, with a remarkable lead performance from Paul Boche.

Proudly supported by the Goethe Institut

With pre-feature short:
Venenus - Marie Fages / France, Portugal / 2026/ 6m

Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman

In collaboration with aemi, Joy Boy: A Tribute To Julius Eastman sees six filmmakers come together to pay cinematic tribute to the transcendent music, queer activism, and vibrant spirituality of African American composer, performer, and activist Julius Eastman (1940–1990). Originally a classically trained pianist, Eastman became a central figure in New York’s experimental music scene in the late 1970s. His music is known for its slow, cumulative structure, often bearing politically charged titles such as Evil N**** and Gay Guerrilla, marking both a radical compositional stance and an uncompromising political gesture.

With pre-feature short:
How to Dance - Aileen Ye / Netherlands, UK / 2026 / 10m