简介: Star, a suicidal teen now too old for foster care, develops a candid rapport with An, a student from Shanghai who is assigned to watch her while she is in hospital. A nightly exchange of secrets, text messages and possessions quickly expands the boundaries of their relationship, altering their inner chemistry. Gilded by a soundscape that interweaves work by emerging and pioneering electronic musicians, Queens of the Qing Dynasty is an offbeat ode to neurodiversity and genderqueer individuals who refuse to conform. Director Ashley McKenzie’s blend of formalism and gritty realism does not fail to surprise and treats the audience to flashes of visual and conceptual poetry. Her cast is entirely composed of first-time actors who convincingly convey how unique every individual is, both in how they see the world and how they relate to others. Ziyin Zheng in the role of An graciously embodies a mix of idiosyncrasy and frankness that makes them an ideal confidante for Star (Sarah Walker). They have what it takes to be on the receiving end of the scrutinising gaze of Star, who sees through conventions and never ceases to be amazed at life’s bewildering events. Veering on slapstick, Walker’s performance will not go unnoticed.
克拉斯·邦/西瑟·巴比特·科努德森/泽维尔·多兰/斯万·阿劳德/米歇尔·富/米沙·莱斯科特/让·迪·弗埃/伊拉莉亚·卡布拉斯/亚历山德罗·布雷萨内罗/塞德里克·阿皮耶托/维比约克·莫林·阿格尔/弗朗索瓦·雷森/奥利弗·马奎特/帕特里克·索贝尔曼/阿克尔·博萨/Jiang Hong Chen/纪尧姆·福雷斯蒂/塞西尔·杜克罗克/奥利维尔·加利安诺/本雅明·克莱里/