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Before the Last Curtain Falls

"It's never too late to be yourself."

2014-11-13
6
de 86m
Documentary
This documentary tells the story of great love, bitter disappointments and self-doubts - but most of all of courage. The courage to take risks, try something new and be yourself - no matter what age. The film dives deeply into the exceptional and heart-warming stories of a group of transsexuals and drag queens in their sixties and seventies, who summon up their bravery to take to the stage one last time. For two years they have been touring in five continents, basking in the success of a spectacular show called "Gardenia", directed by Alain Platel and Frank Van Laecke. Now, as the show comes to a close, the glamorous aging performers must leave the limelight and go home to the quiet lives they left behind.

Director

Thomas Wallner

Writer

Thomas Wallner

Co-Producer

Bart Van Langendonck

Writer

Eva Küpper

Executive Producer

Christian Beetz

Line Producer

Kathrin Isberner

Status

Released

Countries

  • Belgium
  • Germany

Companies

  • Beetz Brothers Film Production
  • Savage Film