Queens of Joy
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Amidst the maelstrom of war in Ukraine, three drag queens -Diva Monroe, Marlene, and Aura- refuse to abandon their homeland. Instead of fleeing, they choose to fight: for freedom, the LGBTQ+ community, and their very existence. From the glamour of the show to the brutality of war, the film follows their lives – filled with loss, fear, as well as indomitable courage. Marlen grapples with old wounds, Diva Monroe finds herself once more, and Aura fights for a place both in the army and onto the stage. A charity drag show they organize to support Ukraine turns into a symbol of unity and resilience. The film is a story of self- discovery, love, hope, and the power to find joy even in the darkest of times.
Screenings
Monday 10.3.2025
Stavros Tornes
Tuesday 11.3.2025
Stavros Tornes
Cast and crew
Thessaloniki Pitching Forum 2023 
Olga Gibelinda
2011 Something (short)
2014 Tomorrow I'll Be Seventeen (short)
2025 Queens of Joy
Online screenings: 11/3/2025 - 16/3/2025