Knowing Me, Knowing You

Below the Soup – Director: André Correia · Germany · 6 min · German (OmeU)

Everybody has more than one personality. In this animated film, they take on human form and share a small bathtub. It soon gets very crowded as thoughts and feelings come rushing in.

Days of Crossing the Border – Director: Björn Grzemba · Germany · 14 min · German (OmeU)

East Germany, 1985. Under the constant threat of being found out and without being able to say goodbye to their families, Kathi and Ina, a young lesbian couple, plan to escape to the West. But there’s a problem: the car meant to smuggle them out has room for only one of them.

Ademi – Director: Zhamilya Sakhari · Germany · 19 min · Russian (OmeU)

Ali is a bisexual drag artist in Kazakhstan. Only when he’s on stage does he feel truly free. His conservative mother fears for his life in a society that’s hostile to queer people. At the same time, she wants to stand by her son. A relationship that’s characterized by both love and conflict.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang – Director: Ollie Launspach · Netherlands · 28 min · Dutch (OmeU)

In this cinematic love letter comprised of home videos, photos, diary entries, audio recordings, and interviews, director Ollie Launspach explores the impact of his transition on his girlfriend, Sterre. As Ollie tries to understand Sterre’s emotional response, the confusion in his own mind grows ever greater.

Far From Beyrouth – Director: Mon Dewulf · Belgium · 22 min · English, Arabic (OmeU)

Karim is on his way to Beirut when the Lebanon War breaks out. Back in Brussels, his worried partner has no choice but to hope that nothing happens to him. Videos, voice messages, and text messages reveal Karim’s despair as he witnesses intense bombardment.