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On Friday, 21 November, Kino Art hosted the closing ceremony of the 26th Queer Film Festival Mezipatra, during which the traditional Audience Award for Best Film was presented. As every year, audiences could vote after each screening — a score of one for a film they loved, five for one that resonated less. After counting and averaging all votes, the winner was clear.
The opening weekend of Mezipatra in Brno is successfully behind us. The 26th Queer Film Festival Mezipatra in Brno was launched at Kino Art by Lucie Jarkovská from the Duo Docentky. On stage, she also welcomed the festival director, Kristýna Gettnerová, who introduced the opening film Toll at Art. She also invited audiences to all of this year’s festival venues – Scala, Art, CIT, and the Television Institute.
From Friday, November 14 to November 21, the 26th edition of the Mezipatra Queer Film Festival will take place in Brno! After a successful start in Prague, the festival is heading to Brno, where this year’s screenings will be held at Kino Art, Kino Scala, CIT, and the Television Institute. You can look forward not only to a diverse film lineup but also to a rich accompanying program!
Opening Ceremony at Kino Art
Friday, November 14 | 8:00 PM | Kino Art, Cihlářská 19
We’re screening the Brazilian crime comedy Toll
When Suellen runs out of money, she returns to her toxic ex. As a single mother working at a toll booth, she can hardly save anything, and on top of that, she worries about her son’s femininity. She wants to send him to conversion therapy and hopes for miracles. But can she handle a partner with violent tendencies? A brutally funny and absurd Portuguese-Brazilian drama awarded at festivals around the world.
Brazil, Portugal / 2023
101 min / DCP
Portuguese, Czech & English subtitles
Directed and written by: Carolina Markowicz
Cast: Maeve Jinkings, Kauan Alvarenga, Thomás Aquino, Aline Marta Maia, Isac Graça
Afterparty at Kino Scala
Right after the screening, the Opening Party kicks off at 10:30 PM at the Scala – an evening full of music, dancing, and space to be yourself! Wear whatever expresses you best – pajamas, glitter, a black turtleneck… as long as it’s yours!
DJs: Usagi, Djurra, C1ubcub
Tickets can be purchased on-site for 200 CZK.
Friday Is Just the Beginning!
The festival in Brno continues with more screenings and events until November 21. See the full schedule!
On Wednesday, November 12, we concluded the Prague portion of the 26th Mezipatra Queer Film Festival—as is tradition, at the Lucerna cinema. The ceremony preceding the screening of But I’m a Cheerleader was hosted by drag queens Tonic Garbáge and Just Karen. The festival juries announced the winning films in two categories. So, did you guess correctly?
Interview with Chilean filmmaker Diego Céspedes reveals the inspiration and symbolism behind his film The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo – the story of a girl and her queer family facing a mysterious illness in a Chilean town. The interview is a small preview of the print edition of Mezi zine, which will be available during the festival.
The Mezipatra Queer Film Festival once again welcomes film personalities from all over the world. Prague audiences will have the chance to meet them in person during discussions following selected screenings. A new addition to this year’s program is a series of discussions with local and international experts.
Mezipatra Queer Film Festival kicks off in just a few days and features a truly diverse film program. If you’re not quite sure what you shouldn’t miss, check out the picks from members of the programming team: Vadim Kuskov, Matúš Slamka, Terezie Vítková, and Josef Klimeš.
Mezipatra Queer Film Festival has announced the PROGRAM for its 26th edition, which will take place in Prague from November 6 to 13 and in Brno from November 14 to 21
This year, you can look forward to a total of 26 feature films and 49 short films from across the globe. Ten feature films will compete for the Grand Jury Prize, and the student jury will decide on the best short film. And as usual, the winner of the audience award will be decided by your votes.
Mezipatra is pleased to invite you to the free accompanying program dedicated to film and audiovisual media, which will take place on Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8, 2025, at the Anežka Café in Prague.
