Feature film
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The protagonist of this unforced ode to female independence is a middle-aged single woman who, after a close encounter with danger, re-evaluates her priorities and discovers her own sexuality.
Gena, a Russian queer artist, expresses herself through outlandish costumes. Her public performances attract not only new followers but also aggression from passers-by.
A tall, thin figure in a white costume and high heels stands in the bleak icy landscape of Magadan, the site of a former Soviet gulag and a neglected harbour in the subarctic climate of the Russian Far East. Although in her costumes Gena blends in with the landscape, she’s seen as a thorn in the side of the locals. During her walks through town, she faces both verbal and physical attacks, which she patiently and graciously resists. When radio news announces the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gena sets out to protest in the streets of Moscow. She continues to spread her message through performance art and becomes the voice of the oppressed Russian LGBTQ+ community.
| Title | Queendom |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Queendom |
| Original Language | Russian |
| Znění | original audio, children’s films dubbed in Czech |
| Subtitles | Czech subtitles, select films have descriptive Czech or English subtitles (look for the accessibility icons next to each screening) |
| Premiéra | Czech premiere |
| Film type | Full-length documentary |
| Year of Production | 2023 |
| Country of Origin | France, USA |
| Length | 98 min. |
| Tags | Dictatorships, LGBTQ+ |
| Director | Agniia Galdanova |