Queens of Drama

The brash love affair between a lesbian punk and a pop princess is the beating heart of this gloriously fun camp satire of pop fandom.

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Credits

  • Director

    Alexis Langlois

  • Screenwriters

    Alexis Langlois, Carlotta Coco, Thomas Colineau

  • With

    Louiza Aura, Gio Ventura, Asia Argento

  • France-Belgium 2024. 115min

  • Courtesy of

    Charades

  • Languages

    French, English

    With English subtitles

Introduction

Sparks fly when Mimi Madamour and Billie Kohler meet at auditions for a TV talent contest. Their mercurial romance will span several years, define their careers and include a legendary meltdown, all of which is chronicled decades later by Steevyshady, Mimi’s obsessive fan. Full of noughties references, trashy euro-pop songs and outrageous lyrics, Alexis Langlois’ feature debut is queer pop culture at its messy finest.

Diana Cipriano

Content warning

Contains flashing images and drug use.

How to book

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