Roland Javornik’s documentary Darklands unveils the tantalizing secrets of the renowned queer kink festival. Behind the closed doors of Antwerp’s awe-inspiring Waagnatie, the spectacular fetish event brings around eight-thousand international visitors ready to explore their sexual imaginations and find their limits.

Darklands shows us the vision of its mastermind orchestrator Jeroen, alongside his straight sister Nathalie, who form an unlikely but effective duo in bringing this sex-positive extravaganza to life each year. The film doesn’t shy away from critical topics such as consent, sexual identity, and the range of fetish tastes. Experience the birth and evolution of this groundbreaking festival, intertwined with stories of its vibrant international characters, unfolding over a three-year journey full of ups and downs.

Presented in proud partnership with the Leathermen of Ireland with a social event after the screening, all welcome. There will be a post screening Q&A with Roland Javornik.

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Dir. Alex Megaro. Film info: 14 mins, USA, 2023, Digital

Exploring the innate intimacy of submission wrestling, a lifelong wrestler turns his talents into an on-demand fetish video service.

Tickets on sale on the GAZE website here.