DRAMA QUEENS

In the organizer's words:

Breaking news! Glitterpop icon Mimi Madamour and butch punk singer Billie are lovers! But nobody is allowed to know. In 2005, the two young women meet on a casting show and are immediately shockingly in love. But Billie doesn't want to conform to the brutal demands of the business and is kicked off the show. Mimi wins, is transformed into a blonde pop diva by the producers and actually lands a worldwide megahit. But as a star, she increasingly loses control of her life - and of her tempestuous relationship with Billie, who is suddenly enjoying great success herself. What is more important to me as an artist: being successful or being authentic? In the turbulent, satirical musical DRAMA QUEENS, Alexis Langlois smartly and relentlessly reflects on the toxic aspects of the music industry and fan culture. At the same time, Alexis' debut film is also a declaration of love to the pop culture of the early 2000s and a passionate celebration of its chaotic divas. (Salzgeber)

With frank and imaginative lyrics, the two express their unbridled feelings for each other again and again as they secretly make out in Mimi's teenage room, dance in the club or look back longingly on the time they spent together in their respective solitude after breaking up. Louiza Aura and Gio Ventura embody this with absolute devotion in the leading roles. DRAMA QUEENS is at once loud and romantic, kinky and sweet, over the top and full of truthfulness. A film that knows how to savor the unlimited possibilities of the musical genre with relish. (Sissymag)

FSK 18