Rencontres Cinématographiques In&Out 2025

 

The In&Out Film Festival (also known as the Rencontres Cinématographiques In&Out Nice), returns for its 17th edition from April 17-28th, inviting us to see the world differently, embrace new challenges, and add a spark of joy.

Over the course of twelve days, attendees can look forward to approximately thirty film screenings, many of which are premieres. The festival also features interactions with artists and a variety of related events such as exhibitions, readings, performances, and conferences that delve into themes pertinent to the LGBTQ+ community.

This year, In&Out celebrates “lesbian genius” with a dedicated weekend focused on lesbian visibility. Alongside a striking poster by Romy Alizée, the program includes screenings, talks, roundtables, readings, and workshops—all honoring women who love women.

A special spotlight will be given to Florent Gouëlou (aka Javel Habibi), a filmmaker and drag performer, who will bring the spirit of his legendary Parisian nights at La Flèche d'Or.

Amid rising global tensions and growing reactionary politics, the festival turns to voices of resistance. Abdellah Taïa (Morocco) and Karim Kattan (Palestine), both acclaimed writers, will share their perspectives on identity, belonging, and the place of LGBTQIA+ communities in today’s world.

The festival’s Panorama section offers a rich lineup of premieres, including:

• Mascarpone – The Rainbow Cake by Alessandro Guida (Italy)
  

• Egoist by Daishi Matsunaga (Japan)
  

• All the Pleasure Is for Me by Sacha Amaral (Argentina)
  

• Slow by Marija Kavtaradze (Lithuania) – a tender take on asexuality
  

• On Guard by Nelicia Low (Singapore) – a tense thriller in the world of fencing
  

• Me, My Mother and the Others by Iair Said (Argentina)
  

• Oslo Trilogy: Desire / Love / Dreams by Dag Johan Haugerud (Norway)

In&Out will also pay tribute to trailblazing voices. A retrospective honors Lionel Soukaz, a beloved filmmaker and friend of the festival, through his seminal work Race d’Ep (1979). In doing so, it also commemorates Magnus Hirschfeld, the first LGBTQIA+ rights activist, who died in exile in Nice 90 years ago.

The legendary Paul Vecchiali will be remembered through films from his iconic production company, Diagonale.

Short films take center stage once more with the return of the popular “Queer-métrage” Night and the launch of "Short en queer DIY"—a 12-day filmmaking challenge open to creatives of all levels.

By celebrating queer cinema in all its forms and encouraging its production, In&Out continues to answer the essential need for queer visibility, culture, and storytelling.