Director-Led Tour: “Inventing Queer Cinema”

Accompanying Program for the Exhibition “Inventing Queer Cinema”

›Verführung: Die grausame Frau‹, BRD 1985, Regie: Elfie Mikesch und Monika Treut

With “Inventing Queer Cinema,” the Deutsche Kinemathek is opening its first exhibition at its new location in Berlin’s E-Werk—and, at the same time, a new chapter in its work on queer film culture. The exhibition is also the first comprehensive exhibition project at the Kinemathek to be presented under Artistic Director Heleen Gerritsen, who has been in the role since 2025.

“Inventing Queer Cinema” sheds light on German queer film history—a history of resistance, solidarity, and innovation that extends into the present. The tour with the Artistic Director offers unique insights into the exhibition, its concept, and its genesis, as well as a preview of the Kinemathek’s programmatic direction at its new location.Translated with DeepL

Meeting point: Cinematheque - Halle

Price info: Participation is free with an admission ticket