Auckland Info
Thu 25 May - Mon 5 Jun
Bookings open Mon 15 May
Festival Info
AUCKLAND
Thu 25 May, 7pm, Village SKYCITY Cinemas Queen St
Opening Night
Queens
Dir: Manuel Gómez Pereira, Spain, 2005, 35mm, 107 mins, Spanish with English subtitles
Feast your eyes on this candy-coloured, breezily entertaining screwball comedy that tackles the issue of same-sex marriage with clever one-liners and impeccable timing... not to mention fabulous interior decorations. Top it all off with a once-in-a-lifetime ensemble cast including Carmen Maura and Marisa Paredes and the result is a royal treat that belongs in Spanish movie heaven. In the wake of the landmark 2005 decision that allows gays and lesbians to legally wed in Spain,
Queens imagines the country’s first mass same-sex wedding as a cheerfully over-hyped media circus full of pre-nuptial jitters and clashing egos. Five highly respected Spanish actresses have a great time sending up their reputations; they play the mothers of gay sons, all about to become mothers-in-law. "Our sons are getting married to each other. Welcome to the 21st century!" They must deal with their own desires, prejudices and history to survive the weekend as sex, anger, bigotry and love hilariously clash in this ultimate gay wedding film. But best of all
Queens shows that when it comes to happily ever after, it’s best to just stand back and let the divas save the day. Don’t miss your only chance to see this delightful, smart, sophisticated treat – the perfect opening to Out Takes 2006.
See Opening Night for event details.
AUCKLAND
Thu 25 May, 7pm, Village SKYCITY Cinemas Queen St
Gold Tiara Sponsor
Silver Tiara Sponsor
Reel Queer Inc, PO Box 27-070, Wellington 6141, New Zealand
Tel: +64 4 972 6775 Fax: +64 4 801 9906
Email: info@outtakes.org.nz
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