Watchlist: The Gender Blender

Gender is not a box to fit into; it’s a spectrum, a journey, a revolution. Whether trans, non-binary, gender-nonconforming, or somewhere in between, embracing fluidity means embracing possibility. It’s about breaking free from expectations, rewriting the rules, and discovering who you truly are on your terms. The 'Gender Blender' watchlist dives into stories that challenge norms, celebrate identity, and explore the ever-evolving landscape of gender expression. 

A trans man returns to his hometown for the first time in years. On his journey, he confronts his relationship with his family, reunites with a first love, and discovers a newfound confidence in himself. Paige also co-wrote the script.

Tickets for 'Close You'

March 20th | 18.30 | click here
March 29th | 13.30 | click here

Anarchic satire about an unpleasant gender reveal party that spirals out of control.

'Gender Reveal' is part of the collection of short films: Ensalada Mixta

Tickets for 'Ensalada Mixta'

March 21st | 21.00 | click here
March 27th | 16.00 | 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 23rd | 21.00 | click here
March 26th | 21.00 | 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'

Born in the 1950s, Genesis P-Orridge grew up breaking the rules. It did not take long for Genesis to change their name and push for more subversive art. By the 1970s, they became iconic in the British avant-garde and punk scene. Placing sexuality, gender, and identity directly into their art, Genesis became a national figure, hated by conservatives, but never wavering from their conviction: that Control, all the imposed restraints and conditioning of society, must be short-circuited. And it's the job of the artist to touch the bare wires together.

The film gives an opportunity to learn about the legendary life of a queer icon.

Tickets for 'S/he is Still Her/e

March 24th | 16.00 | click here
March 29th | 13.30 | click here

Neon lights, drug busts, cowboy hats and a sleazy Dylan O’Brien – what’s not to love? Unfolding over the course of Valentine’s Day in New Jersey, an intersex sex worker runs from the mob after a drug deal goes sideways. Intersecting identity crises culminate in this fast-paced queer thriller, revelatory in its intersex representation and a critically acclaimed performance by writer and star, River Gallo.

Tickets for 'Ponyboi'

March 22nd | 21.00 | click here
March 24th | 18.30 | 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 21st | 21.00 | click here
March 23rd | 18.30 | click here

Based upon the true and poignant story of Anne Grandjean, born intersex, and her resounding trial, which still questions many of our certainties today.

Tickets for 'Un Jour, Fille'

March 23rd | 13.30 | click here
March 25th | 16.00 | 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.