The Queen of My Dreams

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The Queen of My Dreams

Jun 2025

1h 36m

Comedy

Drama

LGBTQ+

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Azra, a Pakistani woman living in Toronto, is worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. When her father suddenly dies on a trip home to Pakistan, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey through memories, both real and imagined, from her mother's youth in Karachi to her own coming-of-age in rural Canada.

Critics Consensus

Brimming with cultural texture and energy, Fawzia Mirza's winning directorial debut is a vivacious tribute to family.

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Natalia Winkelman

New York Times

Kaur acts as an amiable anchor, gamely embodying a mother and a daughter across time periods.

Jun 23, 2025

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Craig D. Lindsey

RogerEbert.com

An uneven vision of what beautifully once was and what sadly still is.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 19, 2025

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

This peppy first feature by Fawzia Mirza has a boisterous energy and toe-tapping use of music reminiscent of Maryam Keshavarz’s similarly themed, Sundance audience award-winning The Persian Version.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 16, 2024

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Alise Chaffins

MacGuffin or Meaning (Substack)

While this movie does have some story issues that blunt its efficacy, it is a beautiful, heartfelt film that highlights the love that mothers and daughters can share, even as they navigate their differences.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 6, 2025

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Louis Skye (Ronita Roy Mohan)

Women Write About Comics

I’m relieved I caught a screening of The Queen of My Dreams because it was hard to get tickets and the theatre was really packed... The film was heartwarming and heartrending. It was funny and cute and visually striking.

Aug 20, 2025

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Krithika

MovieJawn

The phrase “The Queen of My Dreams” takes on several meanings within romantic relationships and intergenerational relationships throughout the film, showing the vastness of their desires over decades and borders.

Aug 19, 2025

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Jaimee D

Loved the visuals, the cast, the heart, and the music!! Super special feature debut I highly recommend!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/23/25

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Preenal N

This film hit home for me. Growing up as a lesbian Hindu in a conservative place, I never thought I’d see a story like this on screen. It’s rare and honestly so refreshing to finally feel represented. The movie was fantastic and I look forward to watching more movies directed by Fawzia.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/04/25

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Stephen C

Funny pride movie in 1 hour and 36 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/25

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Synopsis

Azra, a Pakistani woman living in Toronto, is worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. When her father suddenly dies on a trip home to Pakistan, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey through memories, both real and imagined, from her mother's youth in Karachi to her own coming-of-age in rural Canada.

Director: Fawzia Mirza
Producer: Jason Levangie, Marc Tetreault, Andria Wilson Mirza
Screenwriter: Fawzia Mirza
Distributor: WILLA
Production Co: Baby Daal Productions, Shut Up & Colour Pictures
Genre: Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 36m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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