Jim Queen
A virus breaks out in Paris, turning gay men straight. Cooked up in the nightclubs of the city of baguettes, this animation is exactly what you’d expect: lewd, crazy and testosterone-fuelled!
A new kind of epidemic, heterosis, is making gay men dream of football and a wife. As the infection threatens the admiration enjoyed by influencer Jim, he departs for an epic adventure to find a cure. Into Jim’s orbit also drifts sweet but deep-in-the-closet Julian, who just might hold the key to everything…
Alongside satire the film focuses on a showdown among subcultures: everyone underneath the rainbow is needed in the fight against selfishness and prejudice, and for maintaining the already gained rights. With self-irony and goofiness, by loving and making love, we can challenge exaggerated admiration of looks and their high valuation within the community.
The graphics are exhilaratingly rich both in colour and expression. Animators Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athané make their feature directorial debut. The voice actors, in turn, are veterans in the queer sphere and include artist Philippe Katerine and the first winner of Drag Race France, La Briocheé.
Alina Tolvanen (translated by Vilja Hynynen)
Screenings
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Bio Rex LasipalatsiSun 20.9. at 21.00–22.2585 min, 1/3
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Kinopalatsi 1Mon 21.9. at 19.00–20.2585 min, 2/3
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Savoy-teatteriSat 26.9. at 18.45–20.1085 min, 3/3