Rundgang der KHM 2026: Filme von Studierenden (Programm 7)

The film program for Rundgang 2026 features a total of 42 films by KHM students, which will be screened in 13 program blocks. The lineup includes feature films, documentaries, animations, experimental films, and hybrid forms of cinematic storytelling of varying lengths. The filmmakers will be present at the screenings and will provide insights into the conception and production of their films afterward.

Friday, July 17, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
Filmforum at the Museum Ludwig, Bischofsgartenstr. 1, 50667 Cologne
Moderator: Prof. Franz Müller

“Crushers”
Julian Wonn (Director & Screenplay), Matthias Schöning (Cinematography & Co-Writer), Franka Schuh (Co-Writer & Sound)
Documentary, 2025, 8 min.
Amid the mud, sweat, and tackles, a space of true equality emerges: “Crushers” portrays an inclusive rugby team in Cologne where queer identities are not questioned but lived out as a matter of course. The film brings to light what is often overlooked: true team spirit can only flourish where no one is excluded. A quiet but determined tribute to diversity and solidarity—and the deeply human need to belong.

“Consagración”
Vanessa Monti (Director & Screenplay), Bernard Mescherowsky (Cinematography)
Feature film, 2026, 17 min.
During a quiet German winter, a young Colombian woman is confronted with her past when a VHS tape showing her abortion ritual unexpectedly falls into the hands of her date. Guilt and longing intertwine in this intimate cinematic poem about yearning and fragile healing, which traces her fragmented memories of Bogotá.

“A Daughter and Ten Sons”
Finn Ole Weigt and Paula Milena Weise (Directors & Screenplay)
Documentary, 2026, 21 min.
Zharkynai has won a Green Card and is about to say goodbye to Chica and her hometown. On the outskirts of Bishkek, teenagers gather at a skate park and talk about the important things in life. A film about growing up in a post-Soviet country, caught between Russian and American influences.

“Come visit us again sometime”
Bernard Mescherowsky (Director & Screenplay), Lucas Dülligen (Cinematography)
Feature Film, 2026, 14 min.
A son sets out on a journey home to visit his parents and help them with their daily routine. It is their first reunion since his father became dependent on care and his mother seems to be losing herself between caregiving and household chores. In the face of the entire family’s emotional helplessness, his difficult relationship with his parents is put to the test.

“Shirin and Nikan”
Hesam Yousefi (Director & Screenplay)
Documentary, 2026, 18 min.
A Kurdish woman. A Persian woman. A lesbian couple. A love story that cannot be told in a shared language.

Followed by the KHM Tour Party ‘26 (more info: www.khm.de/rundgang_2026_party/)
Friday, July 17, 2026, 11:00 p.m.–open end
Stadtgarten and JAKI, Venloer Str. 40, 50672 Cologne