Venus Boyz
a GABRIEL BAUR picture
Synopsis
An utterly fascinating, beautifully crafted exploration of the world of drag kings—women who dress, perform and/or live as men. Gabriel Baur’s quietly resplendent documentary is as carefully composed and structured as the manufactured masculine personae of the women she’s filming. Shot over a period of several years, we enter into the intimate lives of the films subjects, Drag King pioneer Diane Torr, garbed as her alter ego Danny King, German performance artist Bridge Markland and in London, Del LaGrace Volcano a photographer whose startling images take us into a subculture of “new men” who experiment with male hormones.
Stills
Press
"Ms. Baur has clearly earned the trust and respect of her subjects, and they have repaid her with an intimate glimpse of their singular lives."
THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Illuminating."
THE LA TIMES
"This documentary, rich in humor, voyeuristic delights, some keen and controversial insights, and smart visuals, is no drag."
FILM JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
"A fascinating, fun glimpse into their world."
E!
"Venus Boyz is not a pro/con documentary in which each ‘side’ states its case; it’s something more intimate, a succession of interior explorations by each performer."
BOX OFFICE MAGAZINE
Festivals
& Awards
Berlin International Film Festival
Panorama
Locarno International Film Festival
Critics’ Week
Best Film
Copenhagen Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Audience Award
NewFest: New York's LGBT Film Festival
Honorable Mention
Swiss Film Prize
Nominee
Moscow International Film Festival
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Vancouver Queer Film and Video Festival
Helsinki International Film Festival
Warsaw Film Festivalw
Chicago International Film Festival
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Cast & Crew
| Dréd Gerestant | |
|---|---|
| Diane Torr | |
| Del Lagrace Volcano | |
| Bridge Markland | |
| Mo Fischer | |
| Storme Webber | |
| Judith Halberstam | |
| Queen Bee Luscious | |
| Mistress Formika | |
| Shelly Mars | |
| Hans Scheirl | |
| Svar Simpson | |
| Simo Maronati | |
| Dee Finley | |
| Philly Abe |
| Director | Gabriel Baur |
|---|---|
| Writer | Gabriel Baur |
| Producers | Gabriel Baur, Kurt Maeder |
| Cinematography | Sophie Maintigneux |
| Production Manager | Simone Froböse |
| Editors | Daniela Roderer, Jean Vites, Salome Pitschen |
| Sound | Ingrid Städeli, Rupert Ivey |
| Music | David Shiller |
Releases