In Ashes - A Striking Debut Feature at MQFF 2025

Get ready for a powerful exploration of love, heartbreak, and modern gay dating culture in this Victorian Premiere presented in partnership with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. When Christian's first love — and first heartbreak — resurfaces on Grindr, his carefully constructed world begins to crumble. What starts as a nostalgic reminder of his Heartstopper-esque youth quickly descends into a dark, Saltburn-like spiral of obsession and desire.

Director Ludvig C. Poulsen delivers a masterful debut that resonates deeply with contemporary queer experiences. This Danish drama masterfully captures the epidemic of gay male loneliness in our digital age, where dating apps promise connection but often deliver emptiness.

As Frooty magazine perfectly puts it, In Ashes is "an unflinching, deeply personal exploration of heartbreak, desire, and the messy search for self-understanding."

Runtime: 1 hour 22 minutes

Country of Origin: Denmark

Classification: Unclassified 18+