Germany / Nov 13, 2014
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
This documentary tells the story of great love, bitter disappointments and self-doubts - but most of all of courage. The courage to take risks, try something new and be yourself - no matter what age. The film dives deeply into the exceptional and heart-warming stories of a group of transsexuals and drag queens in their sixties and seventies, who summon up their bravery to take to the stage one last time. For two years they have been touring in five continents, basking in the success of a spectacular show called "Gardenia", directed by Alain Platel and Frank Van Laecke. Now, as the show comes to a close, the glamorous aging performers must leave the limelight and go home to the quiet lives they left behind.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Hendrik Lebon | Self |
| Dirk Van Vaerenbergh | Self |
| Yong Li | Self |
| Ashref Mahmoud | Self |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Gardenia - Bevor der letzte Vorhang fällt |
| Original language | DE |
| Spoken languages | 普通话, English, Français, Nederlands |
| Production countries | Belgium, Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Beetz Brothers Film Production, Savage Film |
| Release date | 13 novembre 2014 |
| Executive producer | Christian Beetz |
| Production | Bart Van Langendonck, Kerstin Meyer-Beetz, Kathrin Isberner, Xavier Rombaut |
| Writer | Thomas Wallner, Eva Küpper |
| Cinematography | Axel Schneppat |
| Assistant directors | Thomas Wallner |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Digital
Poland / Jul 02, 2014 / 16
Romania / Nov 13, 2014 / 15
France / Dec 17, 2021 / 12 / Netflix
TV
France / Nov 03, 2016 / arte
Germany / Nov 03, 2016 / arte
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