Documentary backdrop image for Kinky Gerlinky (2003)

Documentary backdrop image for Kinky Gerlinky (2003)

2003101 minRdocumentary

3.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Kinky Gerlinky

2003101 minRdocumentary

3.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Edited from over 200 hours of footage, this film presents 21 nights at one of London's most extravagant nightclubs.

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Edited from over 200 hours of footage, this film presents 21 nights at one of London's most extravagant nightclubs.

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Dick Jewelldirector

Boy George

Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad O'Connorcast

Leigh Bowery

Leigh Bowerycast

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwoodcast

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Kinky Gerlinky immerses audiences in the vibrant atmosphere of London's Kinky Gerlinky nightclub, a hub of early 2000s nightlife. Over 200 hours of footage from 21 nights captures stylish patrons and live performances, creating an intimate portrayal of the club's unique experiences. Directed by Dick Jewell, the film presents a vivid snapshot of the creativity and flamboyance that defined this iconic venue, inviting a closer look at the revelry that characterized the era's club culture.

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