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Queens of Joy

2025-03-10 uk 90m
Documentary
Amidst the maelstrom of war in Ukraine, three drag queens -Diva Monroe, Marlene, and Aura- refuse to abandon their homeland. Instead of fleeing, they choose to fight: for freedom, the LGBTQ+ community, and their very existence. From the glamour of the show to the brutality of war, the film follows their lives - filled with loss, fear, as well as indomitable courage. Marlen grapples with old wounds, Diva Monroe finds herself once more, and Aura fights for a place both in the army and onto the stage. A charity drag show they organize to support Ukraine turns into a symbol of unity and resilience. The film is a story of self- discovery, love, hope, and the power to find joy even in the darkest of times.

Director

Olga Gibelinda

Producer

Olga Gibelinda

Producer

Ivanna Khitsinska

Writer

Olga Gibelinda

Writer

Ivanna Khitsinska

Director of Photography

Kyrylo Nikrashevych

ukraine drag queens lgbtq+

Status

Released

Countries

  • Ukraine
  • Czech Republic
  • France

Companies

  • Malanka Studios
  • Les Steppes Productions
  • Films & Chips