Bram Stoker wrote Dracula around the time doctors came up with the term homosexuality. Homosexuals gradually became gays, and diabolic vampires turned into romantic lovers. The concept of Undying love compliments the festival topics, so in his lecture on vampires in pop culture, Aleš Rumpel will focus on their relation to the contemporary perception of (homo)sexuality.

Langhans, Praha
7. 11.  2014 / 16.00–18.00
Admission: free
Only in Czech language.

Come and relax between films in the chillout zone of Lucerna Cafe. Coffee or a cocktail will be sweetened by a musical program, as well as dance performances produced by dance formation NANOHACH. We'll play the classics for you, and DJs from Berlin Süd Block Club will entertain you in the evening. You won't want to leave Lucerna Cafe.

Kavárna Lucerna, Praha
7. 11. + 10.–11. 11. 2014  / 17.00–24.00
Admission: free

We don't see openly homosexual people in Czech film that often. It's been a few years since “The Country Teacher” and “Dolls”, so what's the situation like now? How do “Zakázané uvolnění” or “An Unlikely Romance” approach queer motives? Do they confirm, or refute gender stereotypes? Come and join the discussion with Lucia Kajánková, the program director.

Langhans, Praha
8. 11. 2014 / 16.00–18.00
Admission: free
Only in Czech language.

Join the largest party of Mezipatra on Saturday, November 8. Us, You, and Her. Us, You, and a great documentary about one ambitious femme fatale's tour. Us, You, and Madonna playing (possibly deceptive) truth or dare. Us, You, dancing, drinking, love, music, vogue, and deepthroat Pepsi. “Madonna: Truth or Dare ” is the film, and Blonde Ambition is the party that won't end any time soon. 

Neone & The Chemistry Gallery, Praha
8. 11. 2014 / 21.30
Admission: 150 CZK

Why is an unregistered partnership a marriage? Czech activists will be joined by colleagues from Slovakia, where equalization of marriage has been newly prohibited by the constitution. Zdeněk Sloboda will speak for the Proud organization, and Diana Pruchnerovičová will represent Rainbow Pride Bratislava. 

Café Neustadt, Praha
9. 11. 2014 / 14.00
Admission: free
Only in Czech language.

Indulge yourself with a light Sunday brunch in Cafe Neustadt. Local cooks will prepare sexy refreshments which you won't be able to resist. Savoury and sweet, including vegan variations; all for friendly prices. DJs of Mezipatra will complement the gourmet experience. Once energized, come join the discussion on gay and lesbian marriage from 14:00.

Café Neustadt, Praha
9. 11. 2014 / 12:00-18:00
Admission: free

How is the life of a gay in the Roma community; coming out in a small village far away from the capital, and coping with bereavement after the death of a loved one, who could not live in heteronormative world? How does one survive bullying? Hear the inspiring stories of Ester Janečkov·, David Tišer and others.

Lucerna (malý sál), Praha
11. 11. 2014 / 18.30
Admission: free
Only in Czech language.

Come say goodbye to the 15th year of Mezipatra at the closing party in Lucerna Cafe. You will meet the entire festival team whom you will certainly recognize thanks to the bags under their eyes. DJs will entertain you and Jameson will arrange welcome drinks. But it won't be the finale just yet – you can still attend several festival screenings on Thursday.

Kavárna Lucerna, Praha
12. 11. 2014 / 23.00
Admission: free

How does the most famous playwright of all time, fare in terms of queer theory? The most beautiful of Shakespeare's texts will float by your ears like Champagne bubbles, while accompanied by live songs of the HaMBA band. Join us to contemplate scenes of various forms of love, sensuality, and madness.

The concert follows the screening of “Any Day Now”.

HaDivadlo, Brno
14. 11. 2014 / 9:15pm (screening starts at 7:30pm)
Admission (incl. screening): 180 CZK / reduced 120 CZK

The opening will be stylish and loud. Our companion for the evening will be the multi-genre formation of /staf Voiceband. The prelude will set a pleasant mood for the following days full of films and interesting programming, which is not exclusively queer. We'll start the evening with the film “In His Eyes” and continue in the rhythm of DJ Liquid A's sets.

Kino Scala, Brno
15 Nov 2014 / 8 pm
Admission: included in the film ticket price /30Kč

A typical evening in a family hotel. Comings, goings, break-ups. Meet the reception and the guests. Everybody has their sex life, a partner of either sex, and orientation – or at least they think so. One needs balls to be a guy in a man's world. Yet one needs even bigger balls to be a woman in a man's world. A story of love, sex, and one's identity.

Kavárna Trojka, Brno
16. 11. 2014 / 19.00
Admission: 80 CZK / reduced 60 CZK
Reservation: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Program in Czech language.

Queer nets catch one of the most successful lesbian web series of all time. Fates of young, old, new, lost and other girls, that like girls hit your heart. Come and enjoy new type of queer cinema with canadian web series FÉMININ/FÉMININ. 

Cafe Bar Scala, Brno
16. 11. / 16.45
Admission: Free

QMU and NoA organizations will introduce two films on the topic of coming-out to one's family. A children's corner for your little ones will be available from the afternoon, and will be open during all screenings. A fairy-tale called “King and King” will be read (only in Czech language). Detailed program at www.mezipatra.cz. 

Kino Scala / Uměleckoprůmyslové muzeum (MG), Brno
17. 11. 2014 / 14.00–22.00
Admission: free / Screenings: 100 CZK

A docu-drama of mixed genres, a unique hybrid style of ballet dancing, all performed under the command of Miřenka Čechová who wrote and directed the play all by herself.

S/He is Nancy Joe consists of both dance and visual performance whose concept is informed by narrative, the visual methods of comics, and a unique style of street-ballet; combining elements of hip hop, pop-and-lock and tutting with contemporary dance and classical ballet. It has been awarded The Best of Dance 2012 according to Washington Post and was given the Herald Angel Award 2013 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Divadlo Polárka, Brno
18. 11. 2014 / 20.00
Admission: 160 CZK / reduced 130 CZK
Reservation: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
English friendly

Queer web series replace nearly dead LGBTQ television production. It’s time forget about L word and Queer as folk… New world of endless stories is coming. You can watch them everywhere for free. You will love them. Kateřina Turečková will present you this phenomenon, that is emerging also in the Czech republic.

Brno, Scala
19. 11. / 16:45
Admission: Free

Do you want to know what it was like to be queer a few decades ago? If your answer is yes, then come and listen to the remarkable stories of people who witnessed queer life (and non-life) in Brno during the previous regime. The discussion will be hosted by Jan Seidl from the Society for Queer Memory. Come and remember with us.

Kavárna Trojka, Brno
19. 11. 2014 / 17.00
Admission: free
Only in Czech language.

No darts, no billiards, no beer pong; we have a much more sophisticated pub game! Drinking will be combined with mental exercise. Teams will solve the quizmaster's questions separately to win the title of most clever or inventive. You won't always need actual knowledge to answer, intuition or gaydar may be your wild card.

Mínus Trojka, Brno
19. 11. 2014 / 20.00
Entry fee: 20 Kč
Only in Czech language

Venture out on the moonlit streets of Brno for a unique film experience in true secret cinema tradition. Fear and enthusiasm are welcome. Adventure and suspense are guaranteed. As long as we're together, nothing can happen to you, or at least until death do us part. Follow the festival's website or Facebook, or write us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.

Secret place, Brno
20. 11. 2014 / 20.00
Admission: 100 CZK
English friendly

Speed Dating first appeared at our festival last year and it was a great success. People signed up, filled out questionnaires, and succumbed to a dating frenzy. This year, we're offering the opportunity to meet someone fast, effectively and for free once again. Registration:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The added bonus of SD is a discounted price for the main party's admission

Kavárna Trojka, Brno
21. 11. 2014 / 18.30
Admission: free

The main party in Brno will invigorate you with lively pop-Dada of the Picky Girls band. The dead will then be awakened by 10 psychotropic strings, aka the guitar-violin duo of Swing Pigs, supported by DJ TosuYA, who will continue breathing new life into you and the party until the wee morning hours. Show that "death becomes you" and dress the part as a vampire or zombie.

Klub Slowone, Brno
21. 11. 2014 / 21.00
Admission: 100 CZK / reduced 80 CZK