Queendom

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Queendom

Released Jun 14, 2024

1h 38m

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LGBTQ+

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In defiance of Russia's anti-LGTBQ laws, a queer, 21-year-old artist risks her life performing in surreal costumes throughout Moscow. Jenna Marvin's radical public performances blend artistry and activism in this SXSW documentary.

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Manuel Betancourt

Variety

“Queendom” is both a powerful portrait of a queer artist as well as a sly call to arms. By extension, it also serves as an example of how one and the other aren’t so easily uncoupled.

Jan 13, 2025

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Ty Burr

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The intent is not just to shock or provoke (although there’s plenty of that) but to force open a crack of liberating oddity in a paranoid lockstep society.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 28, 2024

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Monica Castillo

RogerEbert.com

Galdanova and cinematographer Ruslan Fedotov give Jenna marvelous closeups, highlighting the nuances of her performance, the articulate lines of makeup, and intricate costume designs for a dazzling effect.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 14, 2024

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Cody Allen

The Curb

Queendom is a critical reminder of the power of protest and the importance of safe spaces for self-expression.

Jul 18, 2025

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Dennis Schwartz

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A compelling LGBTQ+ documentary shot over a period of 4 years.

Rated: B

Oct 4, 2024

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Tom Meek

Cambridge Day

The scenes of performance art executed on the shore of a raging sea or in a muddy quarry pit are breathtaking in composition and framing, and made all the more alluring by Gena’s keen sense of presentation and otherworldly personas.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 2, 2024

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Michael F

This is a fantastic documentary about a very brave individual. I found it almost unbearable to watch at times - my heart in my mouth. Beautiful, touching, thought-provoking, upsetting. I found the scenes between him and his family difficult - Gena's grandparents don't understand Gena, they can't really accept how Gena is, they can't keep their negative opinions to themselves - and yet, at the same time, they still love Gena, still want to see Gena, still want to support Gena, even though they often hurt Gena - they don't abandon Gena. That might not be high praise but they all keep loving each other in spite of how hard it is.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/25

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Vixen L

Heart rendering story of bravery and liberation against all odds. Best documentary I've seen in ages.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Agniia Galdanova

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Gena Marvin

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Agniia Galdanova

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Igor Myakotin

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Arnaud Borges

Executive Producer

David France

Executive Producer

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Synopsis

In defiance of Russia's anti-LGTBQ laws, a queer, 21-year-old artist risks her life performing in surreal costumes throughout Moscow. Jenna Marvin's radical public performances blend artistry and activism in this SXSW documentary.

Director: Agniia Galdanova
Producer: Agniia Galdanova, Igor Myakotin
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Sundance Institute, Doc Society, Vancouver Film School, Inmaat Productions
Genre: Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language: Russian
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 14, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 14, 2024
Runtime: 1h 38m

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