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Queens of Joy

29.01.2026
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Queens of Joy

Movie information

Age restrictions:

16+ (Preliminary)

Ages 16 and up
Year:

2026
Original name:

Queens of Joy
Director:

Olha Gibelinda
Language:

Ukrainian language
Genre:

Documentary
Duration:

1:32
Producer:

Ukraine, France, Czechia
Production studio:

Malanka Studios
Starring:

Monro, Arthur Ozerov aka Aura, Oleksandr Danilin aka Marlen Scandal

Plot

The film is part of the ARTE Generation Ukraine collection, created in co-production with «Suspilne Broadcasting». Producers of «Suspilne Broadcasting»: Serhiy Nedzelskyi, Aliona Holiakova, Natasha Movshovych.

With the support of: ARTE G.E.I.E., DocSociety European Documentary Fund, CNC, Czech Ministry of Culture, Ukrainian Cultural Fund, Ukrainian Institute, Eurimages.

A story of three Ukrainian «queens of joy» - famous blogger Monroe, a civil servant, and a military person, united by their love for Ukraine and drag culture. This film is about self-discovery, personal freedom, and the power of community. During a full-scale war, the main characters 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. The film tells the story of three Ukrainian queer individuals: Monroe - a Ukrainian queer icon, a transgender woman, blogger, and civic activist; Artur Ozerov aka Aura - a drag artist and military serviceman; and Oleksandr Danylin aka Marlen Scandal - a legendary figure in Ukrainian drag culture. He recently passed away due to illness.

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