QUEERHISTORYMONTH
QueerHistoryMonth will take place in Hamburg from May 1st to 31st, 2026 (www.queerhistoryhamburg.de). Various events within the festival will bring the history (and stories) of the queer community in Hamburg to life. Everyone is welcome – Kings, Quings, Queens, Allies, Friends, (chosen) Families, and everyone in between and beyond!
Event
A film night with queer history: Pink Channel presents moving clips from Hamburg's community. Klaus-Dieter Begemann guides you through five thematic sections – from politics and culture to drag. Personal, lively, and current.
In this special event, Klaus-Dieter Begemann presents a selection of his most compelling Pink Channel contributions – entertaining, moving, and always close to the action. A cinematic evening poised between archive and present, between memory and visibility – vibrant, engaging, and full of queer perspectives on Hamburg's history.
The Pink Channel is a well-established force in queer media in Hamburg. With a keen sense for social developments, a strong political stance, and a perspective rooted in the community, videographer Klaus-Dieter Begemann documents queer life in the city – now also with numerous videos on YouTube. His clips tell of moving moments: political struggles, personal stories, and pop-cultural highlights.
A curated selection of Pink Channel content will be shown. Five thematic sections will cover literature and readings, the path to "marriage for all", defining stage moments surrounding Corny Littmann, the Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, and drag and performance culture in the 21st century.
The clips shown reflect not only the diversity of the Hamburg scene, but also the power of queer visibility.
Highlights shown:
Block 1: Books and Readings
Reading at the MHC on May 8, 2015 with Lutz van Dijk “Finally the courage…” (2015, 4’)
Book presentation for the 25th anniversary of Männerschwarm – Blessless Mahoney and Didine van der Platenvlotbrug with ‘Bullenklöten’ (2017, 13’)
Block 2: Marriage for all
CSD HH 2017 Political thriller about marriage for all – Johannes Kahrs (SPD) tells the story (2017, 16')
“Marriage for all” with Senate reception and procession of the bridal couples (2017, 2')
Block 3: Corny Littmann's 50th stage anniversary
Corny Littmann – Interview excerpt on the one-way mirror affair in Hamburg 1980 (2022, 5')
30 Years of Schmidt Theater Hamburg (2018, 4')
Block 4: Lesbian and Gay Film Days / Hamburg International Queer Film Festival 2016
Opening Gala with Jellyfish Ballet (2016, 10')
Block 5: Drag in the 21st Century
RuPaul's Drag Race Tour 2017 (2017, 6')
Choke Hole – Extreme Drag Wrestling Show (2026, 4')
An evening full of images that will stay with you – moderated and commented on by the creator himself.
Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Metropolis Cinema, Kleine Theaterstraße 10, 20354 Hamburg
Implementing organization: Pink Channel
Tickets: €9 / €6 concession (for Hamburg Cinematheque) | Advance tickets available through the Metropolis Cinema
The event is aimed at everyone aged 18 and over.
The cinema is easily accessible for people with disabilities.
Notes
As part of the public relations work for QueerHistoryMonth, photo and video recordings may be made.
QueerHistoryMonth is only responsible for marketing and coordination and is not the organizer of the individual events.
All organizational and content-related tasks, including security, permits and insurance, are the sole responsibility of the respective organizers (responsible organization).
QHM is not liable for the content, organization, or any damages that may occur during the events. The organizers indemnify QHM against all third-party claims, including those arising from injuries, property damage, or losses.
