Before the Last Curtain Falls (2014)
This documentary tells the story of great love, bitter disappointments and self-doubts - but most of all of courage. The courage to take risks, try something new and be yourself - no matter what age. The film dives deeply into the exceptional and heart-warming stories of a group of transsexuals and drag queens in their sixties and seventies, who summon up their bravery to take to the stage one last time. For two years they have been touring in five continents, basking in the success of a spectacular show called "Gardenia", directed by Alain Platel and Frank Van Laecke. Now, as the show comes to a close, the glamorous aging performers must leave the limelight and go home to the quiet lives they left behind.
Director: Thomas Wallner
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Gerrit Becker as Self |
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Richard Dierick as Self |
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Vanessa Van Durme as Self |
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Andrea De Laet as Self |
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Danilo Povolo as Self |
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Rudy Suwyns as Self |
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Griet De Backer as Self |
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Hendrik Lebon as Self |
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Dirk Van Vaerenbergh as Self |
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Yong Li as Self |
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Ashref Mahmoud as Self |
| Directing | Thomas Wallner | Director |
| Writing | Thomas Wallner | Writer |
| Production | Bart Van Langendonck | Co-Producer |
| Writing | Eva Küpper | Writer |
| Production | Christian Beetz | Executive Producer |
| Production | Kathrin Isberner | Line Producer |
| Production | Kerstin Meyer-Beetz | Producer |
| Crew | Axel Schneppat | Cinematography |
| Production | Xavier Rombaut | Line Producer |