This selection marks a new milestone in the international journey of the short film and carries particular significance in a context where queer visibility remains both a cultural and political statement.

Pink Life QueerFest: Queer Cinema as a Space of Resistance and Community

Founded in 2011 by the Pink Life LGBTI+ Solidarity Association, the Pink Life QueerFest is Turkey’s first LGBTIQ+ film festival and a key platform for the creation and exhibition of queer cinema in the country.

Since 2017, public LGBTIQ+ activities have been officially banned in Ankara, giving the festival a particularly sensitive and meaningful context. Within this framework, each edition of Pink Life QueerFest goes beyond cinema, becoming a space for encounter, memory, and cultural resilience.

The celebration of its 14th edition in Ankara reaffirms the festival’s commitment to the local community and to cinema as a tool for visibility, dialogue, and the defense of human rights.

IUS of Time: An Intimate Perspective from Rural Europe

Within this context, IUS of Time resonates strongly with the festival’s spirit through its quiet, intimate approach. Set in rural Asturias, northern Spain, the film reflects on time, memory, and unspoken affections, offering a perspective rarely explored in contemporary queer cinema.

The film brings together two generations and two ways of inhabiting the world, exploring how desire, identity, and care are expressed — and sometimes concealed — in environments shaped by tradition and isolation. This sensibility aligns closely with the curatorial focus of Pink Life QueerFest and its attention to narratives emerging from the margins.

A New Chapter in Its International Journey

The Turkish premiere of IUS of Time adds a significant milestone to the film’s international path, as it continues to engage with audiences across different cultural and geographic contexts throughout 2026.

Further details about screenings and festival activities will be shared on our social media channels as updates are announced.

🔎 To learn more about the short film, its full synopsis, and its journey through festivals and awards, you can visit the film page for IUS of Time on our website.

Discover the official trailer for IUS of Time, released to mark its Turkish premiere at the 14th Pink Life QueerFest.