Tor Iben

Tor Iben is a German director, screenwriter, and producer who has earned himself a firm place in the independent film landscape with his sensitive and courageous work in queer cinema. His films are characterized by emotional intimacy, poetic imagery, and socially relevant themes that repeatedly raise questions about identity, love, and belonging. With WO WILLST DU HIN, HABIBI? (2015, director: Tor Iben), he succeeded in creating a sensitive portrait of a young wrestler with an immigrant background who is torn between cultural expectations and his sexual orientation. The film was shown at several international festivals and praised by critics for its authentic portrayal of queer lifestyles. Iben continues to explore these themes in WIR WERDEN UNSTERBLICH SEIN (2022, directed by Tor Iben). The work tells the story of two young men whose relationship is marked by longing, guilt, and transience. Stylistically, the film combines realism with dreamlike moments, underscoring Iben's flair for visual storytelling. Another example of his artistic signature is ORFEOS TRAUM (2018, directed by Tor Iben). The film takes up the ancient myth of Orpheus in a modern variation and explores the power of art to overcome the pain of loss and love. With calm, almost meditative images, Iben continues his vision of poetic queer cinema that combines intimacy and expressiveness. Tor Iben is an established figure in the German arthouse scene and is committed to the visibility of queer voices in film. His works have been presented at the homochrom film festival, international queer film festivals, and in the European independent film scene, among others.