Celebrating 10 Years of Stories, Struggles and Triumphs. This milestone edition brings together bold films, powerful conversations, and inspiring storytellers who challenge borders, identities, and expectations. From urgent social realities to deeply personal narratives, we continue to showcase queer cinema that dares to push boundaries and reshape perspectives.

For a decade, the International Queer & Migrant Film Festival (IQMF) Amsterdam has been a beacon of representation, resilience, and artistic expression. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we reflect on a journey that has amplified the voices of queer and migrant communities worldwide through cinema, dialogue, and artivism. Join us as we honour the past, embrace the present, and envision a future where queer and migrant voices are not just heard but celebrated. Welcome to IQMF 2025 where stories move, empower, and unite us all.

Shane Koppers

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INTERNATIONAL QUEER & MIGRANT FILM FESTIVAL 2025 (10TH ANIIVERSARY)

With meticulous symmetry, pastel palettes, and a distinct sense of melancholy wrapped in whimsy, Wes Anderson has crafted one of the most unmistakable cinematic styles of our time. This May, his complete filmography returns to our screens, from the scrappy charm of Bottle Rocket to the intricate world-building of Asteroid City.

Each film is a carefully curated diorama of lost souls, eccentric families, and grand adventures, blending dry humor with deep emotion. The retrospective coincides with the release of The Phoenician Scheme, Anderson’s latest addition to his singular body of work. Whether revisiting old favorites or discovering them for the first time, this is an invitation to step inside Anderson’s meticulously constructed worlds once more.

The Complete Filmography Of Wes Anderson

For this edition of Fight the Power: Films of Resistance, we’re screening Burning Days (Kurak Günler, 2022), a Turkish political thriller directed by Emin Alper. The protagonist, Emre, is an idealistic young prosecutor assigned to Yanıklar, a small, drought-stricken town in Turkey. As he investigates a case involving the town’s folk, he faces corruption, intimidation, and growing political tension. The film reflects on authoritarianism and social decay, mirroring the political climate in Turkey under its current regime.

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul and the announced presidential candidate against Erdoğan, was arrested on March 23rd following his diploma’s rescission through a non-transparent “judicial” process, rendering him unable to run for president. Since then, hundreds of thousands are protesting in Turkey for justice, despite the protest bans. Thousands are arrested, among many facing disproportionate police violence, including tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, and water cannons.

This screening is arranged by an independent group of UvA students from Turkey, in solidarity with their fellow students in Turkey who face police violence and unlawful arrests upon the latest protests flared-up by İmamoğlu’s detention. Together they will present a short introduction before the film to contextualise what is currently happening in Turkey and how this connects to Burning Days (€3 surcharge).

FIGHT THE POWER: BURNING DAYS INCL. INTRODUCTION

Evelyn (Michelle Yeoh) runs an unsuccessful laundromat with her husband Waymond (Ke Huy Quan), has a rebellious daughter, and is drowning in an endless tax audit. Just when it all becomes too much, the universe shatters into an infinite number of realities, and Evelyn is no longer just a laundromat owner but also an internationally renowned movie star, a kung fu master, a chef—or perhaps the hero everyone has needed all along.

Everything Everywhere All At Once

Leni Riefenstahl (1902-2003) wordt beschouwd als een van de meest controversiële figuren van de 20e eeuw. Ze werd beroemd met Triumph des Willens en Olympia, films die haar als visionair filmmaker vestigden, maar ook als iemand die zich in dienst stelde van een desastreuze ideologie. Hoewel ze na de oorlog haar nauwe banden met het nazisme bleef ontkennen, blijft de vraag hoe ze de vooraanstaande filmmaker van het Derde Rijk kon worden. Riefenstahl is een indringend portret van een vrouw die tot haar dood haar verleden probeerde te rechtvaardigen. Met exclusieve toegang tot haar archieven onthult regisseur Andres Veiel nieuwe perspectieven op haar betrokkenheid bij het nazisme en onderzoekt hij de ethische grenzen van cinema.

Leni Riefenstahl (1902-2003) is considered one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century. She gained fame with Triumph of the Will and Olympia, films that established her as a visionary filmmaker but also as someone who served a disastrous ideology. Although she denied close ties to Nazism after the war, the question remains how she became the leading filmmaker of the Third Reich. Riefenstahl is a striking portrait of a woman who spent her life trying to justify her past. With exclusive access to her archives, director Andres Veiel reveals new perspectives on her involvement with Nazism and explores the ethical boundaries of cinema.

Riefenstahl

Regisseur: Abbas Kiarostami
Acteurs: Abdolrahman Bagheri, Afshin Khorshid Bakhtiari
Jaar: 1997
Speelduur: 95 minuten
Ondertiteling: Engels

LAB Classics: Taste Of Cherry

Children of Heaven is a touching and simply told story about two children in Tehran who are forced to share a single pair of shoes. When Ali accidentally loses his sister’s shoes, they come up with a plan to keep it a secret from their parents. Their daily life turns into a delicate balance between school, family, and their shared secret, filled with small moments of tension and warmth. Majid Majidi directs with tenderness and sincerity, crafting a beautiful portrait of childhood innocence and perseverance. This heartwarming film was praised worldwide and nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Children Of Heaven

Girly Pop! celebrates the glittery, messy, and meaningful world of girlhood on screen! From iconic teen comedies to coming-of-age cult faves like Amy Heckerling’s 1995 classic Clueless, we spotlight films that explore friendship, self-discovery, and the cultural power of all things “girly.” Often dismissed, these stories are anything but trivial — they’re bold, brilliant, and totally unforgettable. Join us as we reclaim the fun, the fierce(ly fabulous), and the formative moments that shaped a generation.

Beverly Hills teen queen Cher Horowitz has it all: a revolving closet, endless confidence, and a heart almost as big as her cell phone. But when she takes on a “tragically unhip” new student as her makeover project, Cher’s world of shopping sprees and social status starts to unravel in unexpectedly wholesome ways.

Loosely based on Jane Austen’s Emma, this pastel-drenched 90s cult classic redefined the “dumb blonde” trope with razor-sharp wit and a soft spot for ska. Expect iconic outfits, chaotic driving lessons, and one of the most lasting impacts on American slang since, like, ever.

It’s giving literary adaptation with a side of mall culture. Total Bettys only.

Girly Pop! presents Clueless (1995)

In A Separation creëert Asghar Farhadi een meeslepend familiedrama dat culturele grenzen overstijgt. De film volgt een echtpaar in Teheran wiens beslissing om te scheiden uitmondt in een juridisch en moreel gevecht, waarbij diepgewortelde maatschappelijke en persoonlijke conflicten blootgelegd worden. Met meesterlijke vertelkunst en naturalistisch acteerwerk schetst Farhadi een genuanceerd portret van liefde, plicht en rechtvaardigheid. Elke personage heeft zowel gelijk als ongelijk, waardoor de kijker zijn eigen moraal in twijfel trekt. Bekroond met de Oscar voor Beste Buitenlandse Film, is A Separation een meesterwerk van de hedendaagse cinema.

In A Separation, Asghar Farhadi crafts a gripping domestic drama that transcends cultural boundaries. The film follows a couple in Tehran whose decision to separate unravels into a tense legal and moral battle, exposing deep societal and personal conflicts. Through masterful storytelling and naturalistic performances, Farhadi paints a nuanced portrait of love, duty, and justice. Every character is both right and wrong, making the audience question their own sense of morality. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, A Separation is a masterpiece of contemporary cinema.

A Separation

Holy Spider is an unconventional thriller based on the true story of Iranian serial killer ‘the spider killer’. Award-winning director Ali Abbasi (Gräns) convincingly manages to combine a thrilling drama with insight into Iranian society and the position of women. Journalist Rahimi (Zar Amir Ebrahimi) arrives in Mashhad, Iran’s holiest city. Here she goes to investigate a series of murders of prostitutes, which are seen as sinful. She soon discovers that, as a woman, she needs to know her place. As the killer creates new victims, Rahimi takes ever greater risks to still find out the identity of the ‘spider killer’. Religious beliefs, lack of emancipation and a violent past can create a monster. Rahimi is the only one who sees the truth. Actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi turns the journalist into a hero of our time and was awarded Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival.

Holy Spider

Låt Den Rätte Komma In (Let the Right One In) is a chilling and poetic exploration of loneliness, love, and the supernatural, set against the cold, snowy backdrop of 1980s Sweden. Tomas Alfredson’s masterful direction captures the eerie stillness of a small town while delving into the complex relationship between a young boy and his mysterious, otherworldly neighbor. With stunning performances from Kåre Hedebrant and Lina Leandersson, the film quietly builds a sense of dread, blending moments of tenderness with haunting violence. Its exploration of childhood isolation, the struggle for connection, and the dark side of human nature elevates it beyond a typical vampire story. Let the Right One In is a beautifully haunting and emotionally resonant film that redefines the genre with grace and depth.

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In the summer of 2016 we received the keys to LAB111. Since then, we have been working every day with a small team to make our dreams come true.

LAB111 is a quirky cult cinema located in a monumental old pathological anatomical laboratory in Amsterdam. Our unique programming consists of special classics and fresh perspectives that appeal to the imagination, encourage thought and inspire. From in-depth documentaries and modern classics to unconventional genre films.

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