It’s almost that time again: the “Porny Days Film Kunst Festival” is kicking off in Zürich! Running from November 27 to December 1, 2024, the festival will showcase an exciting selection of films—some provocative, some subtle, but always with a strong focus on eroticism and sexuality. Here, you’ll find all the info you need about the event.
What is the Porny Days Festival?
The Porny Days is an annual five-day film and art festival in Zurich that explores themes of physicality and sexuality. The festival provides a range of alternative pornography against the conservative viewpoints of mainstream porn, offering a space where sexuality can be discussed and depicted openly, without shame or inhibition. It seeks to broaden the understanding of sexuality, emphasizing its diverse and multifaceted nature.
Throughout its duration, the Porny Days showcases a wide range of films, performances, panel discussions, readings, workshops, and even hosts a Porny Party. The festival offers a unique platform for a topic that is often surrounded by taboos, yet remains a fundamental and timeless aspect of human culture. In addition to the main event, Porny One-Night-Stands are organized throughout the year in Zürich and other cities, providing an ongoing opportunity for engagement with the festival’s themes.
All the screenings during the festival are strictly for audiences aged 18 and over.
Vision and Goals
The Porny Days festival in Zurich stands as a bold and provocative exploration of human sexuality, offering a space for films and artistic works that go beyond the conventional depictions of eroticism. With a clear emphasis on the fluid and intimate nature of sexuality, the festival celebrates the diversity of human desire, encouraging an open and boundary-free approach to sexual expression. From exploring body autonomy and consent to challenging societal norms, the festival highlights the importance of self-determination and the freedom to express one’s sexuality without shame or restriction.
Pornography, as presented at Porny Days, serves not only as a means of sexual arousal but as an art form, a social critique, and even a form of protest. The festival’s curated selection of films and performances reflects a wide range of sexualities, identities, and perspectives, challenging the mainstream portrayal of sexuality and offering a more inclusive and diverse view of desire. The focus is on breaking away from the traditional “norm porn” and creating a space where sexuality, bodies, and identities are celebrated in all their forms.
At its core, Porny Days advocates for a society where sex work and pornographic content are created under fair, consensual, and ethical conditions. The festival supports the artistic and activist representations of sexuality that challenge societal standards, particularly for gender identities and sexual orientations that still face stigma and censorship. By offering a platform for these voices and creating a vibrant space for all forms of sexual expression, Porny Days plays an important role in reshaping conversations around sexuality and pushing boundaries in both art and society.
Schedule and Tickets
The 12th edition of the Porny Days festival is just around the corner, and this year’s program promises to be as bold and diverse as ever. The festival will take place in the Riffraff Cinema Bar, the Xenix Cinema Bar, im Gessnerallee Theater, Schauspielhaus und im 25Hours Hotel Zürich. Kicking off on November 27, the festival will showcase a wide range of films from countries including France, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria .Alongside the films, festival-goers can look forward to a variety of performances, music, talks, workshops, and exhibitions, all contributing to the festival’s immersive, multi-faceted experience.
The presale for tickets starts on Wednesday, November 13 at 12 PM, so early birds can secure their spot at this unique celebration of sexual expression. Whether you’re attending individual thematic blocks or opting for the all-access festival pass, the Porny Days festival is set to be an unforgettable event for anyone interested in exploring the diverse and evolving landscape of human sexuality.
Where to find Porny Days online?
Additional information about the Porny Days film Kunst Fest can be found on its website, as well as on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram or Vimeo.
