Author: Hussain Currimbhoy

  • #Ward_Now by Ward Zaraa

    An hour of poetry, prose and music featuring Ward Zaraa and the works of Iyad Alhasan.

    Cafe Ray’s first solo art exhibition will launch on Friday March 20th, 18:00.

    Local artist Ward Zara launches of a collection of new drawings and paintings, many displayed for the first time in Helsingborg.  The works echo a study of home and belonging, delivered with humor and insight that only Ward can deliver. To celebrate we will host a reading of his poetry and the works of local poet, Iyad Alhasan.

    Music by Malmö DJ, Notayallah will also perform as part of the show.

    Tickets are limited. Purchase here

    Tracing Light – feature documentary

    104 mins / Documentary / Germany / directed by Sreemoyee Singh

    Date: 17:30 / Thursday, Feb 12 2026

    Tickets available for purchase here

    Light, without which life itself is impossible, is the working medium and obsession of director Thomas

    Riedelsheimer. Light, seen only in interaction with matter, allows us to explore the origin of the universe. In

    Tracing Light, science and art interact to illuminate the birth of stars and secrets of the molecular world.

    Einstein’s work on light changed our understanding of the world forever and revealed it as more complex

    and magical than was thought. Now, at a radical moment in physics, we bring together leading scientists,

    and artists who sculpt with light, across Scotland and Germany – from the Max Planck Institute at Erlangen,

  • SMOKEY’S DREAM – WHEN FORMULA 1 CAME TO TOWN

    Feature documentary screening / Low Road Car Culture Film Festival

    Screening date: Friday March 27, 2026 18:00

    Tickets here

    Watch the trailer

    Synopsis:

    The incredible story of when Formula came to the little village Anderstorp in Sweden between 1973 and 1978. It all happened because of one man’s wild dreams – Sven ”Smokey” Åsberg – nothing was impossible and all methods were allowed.

    ”The documentary contains all the elements of a classic documentary: a good script, good directing, good archival material, and, of course, added value: both in terms of the visualization and content, it is enhanced by a strong overall tone that permeates into the entire film: it is a combination of respectful humor, self-irony and wit. In general, the film explores how sport can influence social and economic change and analyzes the historical significance of Formula 1 in a specific time context.” 2025: Winner – International Sport Film Festival, Slovenia.

    Director: Christian Albinsson, Anton Berg, Henrik Johnsson

    Script: Jens Aue, Anton Berg

    Editing: Jens Aue

  • Queer As Punk

    Doc Lounge Screening (with quiz!)

    Thursday March 26, 2026, 18:00 @ Cafe Ray

    Doc Lounge Screening (with quiz!)

    Tickets here

    Queer As Punk
    Queer As Punk

    Synopsis : LGBT punk band “Shh…Diam!” boldly defies its name – Malay for “shut up!” – by shouting their truth to the world. Director Yihwen Chen chronicles the journey of this chosen family as they grow, spreading courage with wit, humour and irresistible charm. Queer as Punk invites audiences into the lives of band members Faris, Yon and Yoyo, capturing candid conversations during Malaysia’s shifting political landscape. The film delves into themes of self-expression, bodily transformation, love, parental expectations, anxiety and political participation, all set against the backdrop of a country that denies queer rights. Democracy, stifled by state-endorsed monopolies on religion, desire and identity, creates a suffocating environment. Amidst the challenges of “pink migration”, where many seek spaces to simply exist, collective care and camaraderie become essential lifelines. The Covid-19 pandemic adds another layer of hardship, yet the band perseveres, using their music and gigs to vent, flirt and share laughs. With their bold sound and infectious energy, “Shh…Diam!” will have you singing along in no time!

    Director/ Producer / DOP: Yihwen Chen

    Country: Malaysia

    Duration: 88 mins

    Editing: Angen Sodo, Yihwen Chen

    Sound Design: Digital Orange

    Co-producer: Mandy Marahimin

  • One Of One

    One Of One
    One Of One

    Directed by : Ben Bertucci (benbertucci.com)

    Run time: 88 mins Country: USA/Japan

    Screening time: Saturday March 28 18:00.

    Get your tickets here

    Synopsis: In a quiet suburb of Tokyo there lies a hidden gem of the automotive world, a mythic garage where rare, priceless classic cars—Porsches, Ferraris, Minis, Lotus, Alfa Romeos—are brought back to life with Japanese precision, dedication and quiet artistry. For over 70 years this family-run workshop has blended craftsmanship with an unwavering passion for detail.

    Founded in the aftermath of WWII by Shinichi Naito, a self-taught mechanic who worked on Japanese bomber-planes during wartime. Shinichi lacked business acumen, but his son, Masao was another story. With grit, vision and a rebellious spirit, Masao turned his father’s small mechanic shop into a first-class company whose services are coveted the world over. For five decades, Masao has ruled his company—and family—with an iron fist, guiding them from poverty to wealth. All the while he traveled the world, amassing a personal collection of priceless classic cars—a legacy that ensures the financial security of his children.

    Now, with Masao’s retirement on the horizon, cracks are beginning to show. Masao was a strong leader—but could he teach his sons to take his place? Do they have the chops to do restoration work on their own? Do they have the guts to keep the family together? Do they have the vision to carry the business forward?

    First-time film director Ben Bertucci captures the soul of Naito Auto Engineering through a personal, visually stunning and emotionally-compelling lens.

    Q&A with director on Zoom after the film.

  • Open Mic Night

    Event date: 18:00 – 19:00 / Thursday February 5 2026

    We welcome Helsingborg musicians: Vide Geiger, Orca Eroticae, and I Am A Rocketship.

    Each will play a short set of new music live and (mostly) unplugged.

    If you  create original music and would like to perform, please send a sample of your music via link to us : cafe.ray.hbg(@) gmail.com.

    Tickets here or at the door.

    Seats are limited.