“Every body can exercise and move,” a member of Rotterdam-based Queer Gym explains; however, not every person feels comfortable in typical sports environments that often hone in on heteronormative beauty ideals and fitness aspirations. That’s why Romy started Queer Gym, a safe space in Rotterdam, where queer folk can comfortably enjoy sports and exercise. Through intimate conversations with members, trainers and owner Romy, Esmée van Loon’s endearing portrait reveals a true physical need for spaces where queer communities can discover their own strengths.
– Hugo Emmerzael
Also in this combined programme
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Nu woon ik hier
A filmmakers’ move to Rotterdam’s Crooswijk neighbourhood triggers reflections on gentrification and displacement. -
‘t Eethuisje van Delfshaven
Tasty mini-documentary on culinary heritage. Here time has stood still, but for how long?
Film details
- Country of production
- Netherlands
- Year
- 2025
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2025
- Length
- 17'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
