Watchlist: The Rainbow Family
Whether it’s queer parents, chosen family, or a close-knit group of friends, these bonds define what family means. Watching films that showcase these connections is important because they provide representation, challenge outdated norms, and broaden our understanding of love and belonging. Rainbow families, in all their forms, show that family is not just about biology but about deep, unconditional care. Seeing these stories on screen is both powerful and necessary, offering validation to those who rarely see their experiences reflected and reminding us all that family is, above all, about who stands by you. This rich variety is also reflected in the Roze Filmdagen program.
Joseph and Sonya are close friends who are raising their young son Pino together. When Sonya checks herself into a clinic to recover from depression, Joseph is forced to juggle parenting, his artistic ambitions, romantic possibilities while struggling to move on from the breakup with his ex-boyfriend. The film makes us realize that humor can be found everywhere, even in the saddest situations.
Tickets for 'Sad Jokes'
March 21st | 18.30 | click here
March 29th | 13.30 | click here
A queer rodeo culture has emerged across the U.S., rolling out education programs, organizing competitions, and creating opportunities for rodeo enthusiasts to improve their talents.
Dylan, a shy 21-year-old who lives in rural New Mexico and works as a construction worker to help support his little brother and alcoholic mother. When he joins a community of queer ranchers and rodeo performers, he finds an unknown freedom to be who he wants to be.
Tickets for 'National Anthem'
March 25th | 16.00 | click here
March 27th | 21.00 | click here
In the gray port town of Dieppe in northern France, one day fisherman Erwan walks into cabaret ‘The Bearded Mermaid’, a brand new world of glitter and show. He embraces it with both arms, and with him we enter the dressing rooms, and the joys and sorrows of the drag artists.
While nowadays for many people 'drag’ is defined by the perfection of RuPaul, this charming film gives a warm portrait of the messy, but self-chosen family of this - really existing! - small town cabaret.
Tickets for 'The Bearded Mermaid'
March 22nd | 18.30 | click here
March 28th | 16.00 | click here
Ballroom culture is associated with playful gender expression, but is also deeply connected to race and class. For many young, underprivileged folks, the Houses and balls are a safe space - they are a home, a hospital and a church.
In Rio de Janeiro City and its outskirts, LGBTQ+ youth of color recreates Ballroom culture on their own terms. A portrait of the dramas, the voguing performances, and the art of shade, as they put a decidedly Brazilian spin on it.
Tickets for 'This is Ballroom'
March 23rd | 21.00 | click here
March 26th | 21.00 | click here
A moving and timely documentary following the unsolved murder of Venus Xtravaganza, star of the legendary film Paris Is Burning, as Venus' two families - biological and ballroom - come together to seek answers and celebrate her legacy.
After a cagy start, the two families join forces to posthumously honor her personality, her name and her importance.
Tickets for 'I'm Your Venus'
March 21st | 21.00 | click here
March 23rd | 18.30 | click here
About Roze Filmdagen
Roze Fimdagen is a twelve-day film festival with feature films, short films and documentaries with LGBTQ+-related themes. There is also a side program with an exhibition, VR, podcasts, online talk shows and more. The 28th edition of Pink Film Days will take place from Wednesday, March 19 to Sunday, March 30, 2025 in Het Ketelhuis in Amsterdam.
