Logo of House of Schmutz

Reclaiming sexuality:
an ode to real bodies, raw feeling, and authentic desire.

still from CRASH by Four Chamber
still from Spit+Latex by Aorta Films
Black-and-white photo of a woman with dreadlocks and striking eyes, peering through a rectangular gap in a blurred background.
Two people with bare torsos touching foreheads in a lush green outdoor setting, surrounded by foliage.
film still from Rites of Spring by Four Chambers

Upcoming Events

  • Blurred colorful background with black text that reads 'Schmutz cinema' in the center.

    The Art of Sex on Screen

    Join Schmutz Cinema founder Maxi Meissner for an exploration of the modern erotic film landscape. This evening blends film screening and industry insights.

    27 October
    LHC, Utrecht (tickets)

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  • The Art of Sex on Screen

    Moving beyond mainstream clichés, Maxi examines how technological advancements, creators and activists shape what we see on screen today.

    5 November
    KINO, Rotterdam

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  • Blurred image of a couple kissing with white text overlay reading 'Schmutz cinema'.

    Schmutz x NEMO

    NEMO Science Museum is teaming up with House of Schmutz for a night dedicated to the glorious, diverse, and surprisingly under-mapped world of the vulva.

    26 November
    NEMO, Amsterdam

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film still from Subspace by Vitrium

House of Schmutz is an ode to imperfection.

It is a declaration of love for the beauty of our bodies’ shortcomings and the versatility of our desires.

It is a call to embrace sexuality in its entirety: a physical, awkward, often silly, and above all deeply meaningful shared human experience.

A person bound and suspended by thick shibari ropes, holding a candle and candles are placed on top, with a dark background.
A person with dark skin has face painted in vibrant colors, with orange lips and purple face paint, and is wearing neon-colored accessories. They are wearing a brightly colored, mesh-like top with neon accents and have their hand placed on their chest.
film still from Alchemy of the Meat by Aorta Films
film still from SKRAJ by Edmund Krempiński & Jakub Dylewski
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