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1997

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BBC documentary strand featuring contemporary one-off films from around the world that cover a wide range of genres and subjects and have compelling narratives and character-based stories.

Queendom

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Following Gina, a Russian 21-year-old non-binary performance artist. This programme takes a look at their outrageous costumes, made from duct tape, and the dangerous performances they create, which challenge violence against the LGBTQ community and imminent war in Ukraine

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Calum Baker

Doubling as a critique of modern Russia and an ode to creativity, this documentary follows one citizen as she works to express herself in the face of genuine danger from others.

Gena Marvin is more than a drag queen — she’s a performance artist whose bizarre and sometimes alarming costumes reflect the horrors of the world. Director Agniia Galdanova alternates sensitive fly-on-the-wall footage with beautiful sequences that showcase Gena’s work and never shies away from the prejudice and violence that Gena faces.

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rolenameDirectorAgniia GaldanovaProducerAgniia GaldanovaProducerIgor MyakotinExecutive producerDavid FranceExecutive producerJess SearchExecutive producerArnaud Borges