Alexis Langlois’ explosive feature debut, Queens of Drama, is a “glittercore early-aughts-inspired queer pop musical” as described in a press announcement received. The film stars breakout newcomers Louiza Aura and Gio Ventura alongside Asia Argento (XXX, Land of the Dead, Marie Antoinette), Alma Jodorowsky (Blue is the Warmest Color), and France’s 2019 Eurovision singer Bilal Hassani. Queens of Drama is an Official Selection of Cannes Critics Week, Fantastic Fest (2024), TIFF Next Wave (April 2025), BFI London, and Newfest. The film opened at the Quad in New York on Friday, April 18 with Louiza Aura & Gio Ventura in attendance. It is expanding to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Austin (Alamo Drafthouse) on April 25th.
There is no limit to bright outfits, make-up and fantastic pop music to make this film jump off the screen as you watch it. The story is set in the future as the career of new star Mimi Madamour begins at the Starlets Factory, as well as her love story with punk icon Billie Kohler. A former YouTube star is ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the lovely Mimi, including an unpleasant scene from the past.
The film features music by Rebeka Warrior (Mansfield. TYA, Sexy Sushi and Kompromat) and French electronic band Yelle, plus composers Mona Soyoc and Pierre Desprats (The Wild Boys).
Synopsis: An outrageous lesbian pop musical satire inspired by the pop frenzy of the early 2000s, Queens of Drama charts the rise and fall of new star Mimi Madamour and her passionate, rage-fueled love affair with punk icon Billie Kohler. Over the course of half a century we follow these drama queens as they top the charts and set sail on the course of mad queer love. Featuring an iconic cast, including Asia Argento and Alma Jodorowsky, and containing hit songs like ‘Don’t Touch’ by Yelle and ‘Fisted to the Heart’, this film vividly dissects the turbulence of toxic relationships—whether between fans and their idols or within passionate queer love affairs. Director Alexis Langlois brings his trademark glittercore pop-punk aesthetic to create a vibrant, unforgettable spectacle of music and passion.
About the director: Rising French filmmaker Alexis Langlois, an enfant terrible of the new French queer cinema, first began by filming his friends, demons, and revolts in a series of short films and music videos which gradually shaped his glittercore universe further marked by political satire and poetry.
2024 // France, Belgium // French with English subtitles// 115 MINUTES // Not Rated
Source: Altered Innocence
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