By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 4.25 cats
Director: Agniia Galdanova
Year: 2024
Running time: 98
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26083700
Michael says: “Gwen is a non-binary, drag, performance artist who grew up with his grandparents in a village in Russia. As a young adult, they use their outrageous, confrontational performance art for various forms of protest against the system in Russia. Going to school in Moscow their public art is frequently shut down by the police, but when Russia invades Ukraine, they come to understand that Russia might not be the place for them as their forms of protest become increasingly dangerous.
“Credit also to the film’s director Agniila Galdanova who, with her second film, pushed boundaries and surely put herself at risk in filming Gwen on the streets of Moscow. 4 cats“
Tom M. responds: “My favorite doc last year! The cinematography and access is amazing… also eFF Putin”
Peg reponds: “I loved this film. found it very powerful and beautiful.”
Laks says: “Thank you for recommending QUEENDOM. I watched it this morning and its a 4.5 cats from me.
“I used to watch a lot of the docs on BBC Storyville but it has been a while since I’ve seen one.”
Queendom