For many of us in Amsterdam, the first Tuesday of the month means one thing: settling into a comfy seat at Het Ketelhuis for the Roze Filmdagen Monthly Special. It's our reliable dose of queer cinema, often serving up films before they get a wider Dutch release. But this October, they're shaking things up and giving us not one, but two special screenings to sink our teeth into.
Get ready for a double bill of premieres that explore identity and love in completely different, yet equally compelling, ways.
A New Perspective on Fatherhood: 9 Moons (9 Lunas)
Imagine you've finally got your life sorted. You're a trans man, your transition is nearly complete, you've landed your dream job as a personal trainer, and your family has your back. Everything feels like it's falling into place. Then, a routine medical check-up delivers news that turns your entire world upside down: you're pregnant.
This is the reality for Ángel in Patricia Ortega's warm and human drama, 9 Moons. The unexpected pregnancy forces him to re-examine everything he thought he knew about his identity, his desires, and what masculinity truly means to him. The film navigates this complex journey with humour and empathy, promising a story about family, identity, and self-acceptance that will stick with you.
Screening: Sunday, October 6
Love in the Trenches: Coward
Set against the bleak, muddy backdrop of the Belgian front during WWI, Coward tells the story of Pierre, a soldier trying to survive the horrors of the trenches. His world changes when he meets Francis, who is part of a group of men deemed unfit for combat, tasked with staging theatre shows to boost morale behind the lines.
Amid the chaos of war, Pierre discovers a space for imagination, tenderness, and a freedom he never expected. He and Francis grow closer, and a love story blossoms that defies the devastation surrounding them. It's an intimate drama about finding connection and vulnerability in the most brutal of circumstances.
Screening: Sunday, October 13
Looking Ahead: November
And the queer cinema doesn't stop in October. Keep an eye out for the November special, Club Kid, which follows a New York club promoter whose wild life is thrown into chaos by the sudden arrival of the 10-year-old son he never knew he had.
The Lowdown
- What: Roze Filmdagen Monthly Specials
- Where: Het Ketelhuis, Westergasterrein, Amsterdam
- Tickets: Book directly via the Het Ketelhuis website. Your Cinevillepas and CJP cards are welcome here!
