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201922 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Family Dynamics

Mother's

201922 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Four generations of a Brussels drag queen's family prepare in dressing rooms during a live show, sharing laughter and confronting identity questions.

Family Dynamics

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Hippolyte Leibovici

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Four generations of a Brussels drag queen's family prepare in dressing rooms during a live show, sharing laughter and confronting identity questions.

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Hippolyte Leibovicidirector

Mademoiselle Boop

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Loulou Velvet

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In a Brussels dressing room, a drag queen prepares for a live performance alongside her family. As four generations gather, they apply makeup and share drinks, exchanging laughter and heartfelt conversations. The film captures their candid moments, revealing the bonds of love and support that define their relationships. Through these interactions, the documentary addresses themes of identity and acceptance within the drag community. Directed by Hippolyte Leibovici, "Mother's" runs for 22 minutes and was released in 2019.

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