Hull Independent Cinema present
Queendom (15)
Director: Agniia Galdanova | 2023
Gena Marvin is a performance artist and LGBTQ+ activist from a town in Russia’s far east. They use social media, their identity and a series of remarkable costumes to stage protests in defiance of prejudice, war and police brutality. In a country where the Supreme Court has labelled the LGBTQ+ movement as “extremist” and banned LGBTQ+ activism, Marvin’s protests are acts of brave creativity that see them meet horrific bigotry and violence. An urgent documentary that lays bare the tragedy of Russia’s descent into authoritarianism.
Madrid Int'l LGBT Film Fest: Winner, Best Documentary, Best Director
Zurich Film Fest: Winner, Best Film Audience Award; Nominee, Best International Documentary
SXSW: Nominee, Best Documentary
London Film Fest: Nominee, Best Documentary
ACCESS - Hull Independent Cinema is working towards creating more accessible screenings for audiences. All future HIC films will include Descriptive Captions, also known as Hard of Hearing (HOH) subtitles or Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH) where available.
Director: Agniia Galdanova | 2023
Gena Marvin is a performance artist and LGBTQ+ activist from a town in Russia’s far east. They use social media, their identity and a series of remarkable costumes to stage protests in defiance of prejudice, war and police brutality. In a country where the Supreme Court has labelled the LGBTQ+ movement as “extremist” and banned LGBTQ+ activism, Marvin’s protests are acts of brave creativity that see them meet horrific bigotry and violence. An urgent documentary that lays bare the tragedy of Russia’s descent into authoritarianism.
Madrid Int'l LGBT Film Fest: Winner, Best Documentary, Best Director
Zurich Film Fest: Winner, Best Film Audience Award; Nominee, Best International Documentary
SXSW: Nominee, Best Documentary
London Film Fest: Nominee, Best Documentary
ACCESS - Hull Independent Cinema is working towards creating more accessible screenings for audiences. All future HIC films will include Descriptive Captions, also known as Hard of Hearing (HOH) subtitles or Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH) where available.
Running Time: 98 mins
Age Rating: 15 (BBFC)
Warnings: strong language, discrimination, flashing images
Language: Russian
This screening includes Descriptive Captions (HOH Subtitles / SDH) for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Please CLICK HERE for more information about these captions.
A devastating, urgent reminder that art can be dangerous and important and political and powerful — especially in ten-inch heels. ★★★★ John Nugent, Empire Magazine
A remarkable film that weave empowerment with unsettling tension and artistry with pure barbarism. It is by far the most affecting documentary of the year. ★★★★★ Ben Turner, Pink Lens