“Queens of Joy” is a debut film about self-discovery, personal freedom and the power of community. It tells the story of three Ukrainian queer people: Monroe - a trans woman and icon of the Ukrainian queer scene, Artur Ozerov aka Aura - a drag artist and military man and Oleksandr Danilin aka Marlen Scandal - a legendary figure of Ukrainian drag culture. In times of full-scale war, they unite to organize a charity drag show in support of Ukraine and its defenders, proving that art and culture can be a powerful weapon of resistance and solidarity.
Photo: Sergii Khandusenko
/ Details
Year: 2025
Country: Ukraine, France, Czechia
Language: ukrainian, russian
Subtitles: english
With: Monroe, Artur Ozerov aka Aura,Oleksandr Danilin aka Marlen Scandal
/ Direction
Olga Gibelinda
Ukraine
Olga Gibelinda is a Ukrainian director and producer. She works in the documentary genre, creating films that highlight important societal issues. “Queens of Joy” is her debut in a full-length documentary. In the film, Olga combines artistic sensitivity with documentary precision. She strives to bring the stories of her characters to a wide audience, encouraging dialogue about identity, self-expression, and the right to be oneself.