Everybody’s Perfect - Festival de cinéma Queer

festival of
queer cinema

maison des arts du grütli, geneva

09____18
october 2026

festival de
cinéma queer

9 - 18 octobre 2026

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ALLURES DISSIDENTES

READING – BOOK SIGNING – VINTAGE CLOTHING STORE   Allures dissidentes is a book that traces the cultural and material history of appearance from the 19th century to the present.Every day, as we get dressed, style our hair, and put on our shoes, we create looks—often without even realizing it. The book explores historical and […]

closing party

doors open at 8:00 pm   09:00 pm – 11:00 pm   with an intermission CABARET LA BOUCHE Sexy, punk, pop, sincere, poetic, and always political, La Bouche is a joyful archive of collective stories, a messenger of the memories of intersectional struggles.  Featuring Grand Soir, Mascare, Soa de Muse, and Bili Bellegarde, La Bouche blends piano, […]

STOP ! THAT ! TRAIN !

“Here’s the wackiest, silliest, and most chaotic comedy of the year!” The production company — which also created RuPaul’s Drag Race — is proudly promoting this parody.A star-studded cast of drag queens makes up the crew of a luxurious high-speed train whose brakes have failed and which is threatened by a catastrophic “stormaganza.” To save […]

lesbian queer feminist party

doors open at 8:00 pm   9:00 pm – 10:00 pm MARLÈNE DIETRICH, THE JOURNEY OF A QUEER ICONa political, literary, and musical cabaret by Emilie Pictet German actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, born in 1901 and the unforgettable portrayer of Lola-Lola in “The Blue Angel”, pioneered an aesthetic of ambiguity—a fusion of glamour, masculinity, and […]

queer country party

Break out your cowboy boots!This dance party is sure to be a blast. It will feature short dance lessons (about 20 minutes each), followed by open dance time for partner and line dancing.Come join us! Especially if you don’t know how to dance.No dress code! Cowboy boots, sneakers, heels, or any other comfortable shoes for […]

BLUE BOY TRIAL

In 1960s Japan, amid rapid economic growth, a policy of moral purification took hold, leading to severe crackdowns on sex workers. Under a law that applied only to transgender women sex workers, known at the time as “blue boys”, found themselves caught in a legal loophole that displeased the police. When the police charged a […]

MOLT LLUNY

Sergio arrives in the Netherlands with his Barcelona crew which include his family and friends to cheer on his soccer team. As he’s about to head home, standing at the airport entrance, he decides on a whim to stay. He sets out to find a job, a place to live, and new friends. An introvert […]

Marlène Dietrich cabaret: the journey of a queer icon

SPECIAL ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE  doors open at 6:45 pm    7:15 pm – 8:15 pm CABARET MARLÈNE DIETRICH, THE JOURNEY OF A QUEER ICON  a political, literary, and musical cabaret by Emilie Pictet  German actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, born in 1901 and the unforgettable portrayer of Lola-Lola in “The Blue Angel”, pioneered an aesthetic of […]

À VOIX BASSE

Lilia, an engineer living in Paris, returns to Sousse, Tunisia for her uncle’s funeral, accompanied by her partner, whom her family knows nothing about. Determined to unravel the mystery behind her uncle’s sudden death, she finds herself confronted with secrets within a close-knit family. Three generations of women coexist amid unspoken truths and traditions, reflecting […]

soirée premium

ouverture des portes à 18h15   AVANT-PREMIÈRE   19h00 – 20h00  MARLÈNE DIETRICH, ITINÉRAIRE D’UNE ICÔNE QUEERcabaret politique, littéraire et musical conçu par Émilie Pictet   L’actrice et chanteuse allemande Marlène Dietrich, née en 1901, immortelle interprète de Lola-Lola dans “L’Ange bleu” a semé une esthétique du trouble — fusion de glamour, de masculin et […]

les dessous lesbiens de la littérature

Throughout history, female authors have employed strategies to circumvent censorship and explore relationships between women Examples range from reimagining the figure of the monster, setting the narrative in a place or world without men, inventing new forms of writing, or rejecting the hetero-normative couple.This is a living incarnation of the book *Les dessous lesbiens de la […]

NIGEL CHARNOCK, L’EXTRAORDINAIRE PHYSICALITÉ

Nigel Charnock (1960–2012) was one of the great dancers of the modern world. He was also a choreographer, company director, writer, and theater director, and sought to transcend the traditions and superficiality of dance. He was known for his remarkable displays of energy and physical commitment, as well as his masterful use of self-deprecating irony. […]

ADELPHITÉ : ARCHIVER L’INTIMITÉ ET LES LUTTES LESBIENNES

What is missing guides Barbara Hammer’s work. Her archival project is an ode to the strength of lesbian collectives and the technical skill of women artists, comrades, and partners. This screening of three short films is a celebration of a lesbian history that is constantly evolving. SISTERS! (1973)WOMEN I LOVE (1976)SUPERDYKE (1975)   screening led […]

queer country dance workshop

dance workshop for everyone! After an introduction to the queer history of dance, an analysis of steps and basics, followed by spins and dips, try out the dance steps you’ve learned! You don’t need to bring a partner, and you don’t need to know how to dance! Country western dancing was dangerous for many queer […]

RIRE (POUR EN FINIR AVEC SOI-MÊME)

“A hostess takes the audience on a journey through a quirky cabaret. Moving from bar talk to intimate reflections, from stand-up comedy to songs, Geneva native Sara Selma Dolorès delves into the rough patches of life to push the boundaries.Using transgression as a remedy for moral codes of all types, a creature that’s half-clown, half-buffoon […]

LAST DANCE AT THE SUNDANCE STOMPEDE

Every year, hundreds of people flock to San Francisco for a one-of-a-kind event: the Sundance Stompede, a weekend of queer country dancing. Dance. Country. Queer. Where the most traditional folklore meets queerness…Accustomed to filming dancing bodies, the director takes us behind the scenes to reveal the emotions of this extraordinary experience. In the heart of […]

BELLES ET REBELLES

JEANNE DIELDOMANAnna Margarita AlbeloFrance – 3 min – fiction (2025) – without wordsAlone in her kitchen, Jeanne peels potatoes until a whimsical idea crosses her mind. In a hedonistic, performative gesture, La Chocha reinvents the character of Chantal Akerman, finally freeing her from her patriarchal prison.   38IRGENDWASLea Marie de Boor and Thea RascheGermany – […]

JOIES TRANS

THIS IS NOT MY SKINJuan Pablo Ruiz Del CastilloMexico – 16 min – fiction (2025) – ov : Spanish – st : EnglishRejected by his best friend, Léo, a lonely teenager, embarks on an intimate journey to discover his gender identity. A tender and empowering look at the first epiphanies of adolescence.   MIA MIORoxanne […]

MOROCCO

Amy Jolly (Marlène Dietrich) is a singer in a cabaret in Morocco, which is at that time under French military occupation. During a performance in a tuxedo and a top hat, she is seduced by a soldier (Gary Cooper) while the prominent Monsieur La Bessière has proposed to her. A love triangle with multiple twists […]

salon des critiques

Have you seen the movie? Come discuss it in a small group!The Critics Salon is a space and time for discussion centered on one, two, or three films, led by a film professional. It’s an invitation to exchange ideas about movies and is open to everyone. Extend your movie-watching experience, share your opinions, and sharpen your […]