Altered Innocence has revealed the US trailer for Queens of Drama, a vibrant and explosive French pop musical that marks the feature film debut of director Alexis Langlois, known for his striking music videos. Premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Critics’ Week sidebar, the film offers a high-energy, glitter-fueled journey into the world of fame, passion, and turmoil.
Set against the backdrop of the early 2000s pop culture frenzy, Queens of Drama follows the meteoric rise and tumultuous downfall of Mimi Madamour, a pop diva whose career peaks in 2005 before unraveling due to a volatile love affair with punk icon Billie Kohler. The couple’s intense and chaotic relationship is played out not only in their personal lives but also on stage, spanning over five decades.
Starring Louiza Aura as Mimi Madamour, the film features an all-star cast including Gio Ventura, Bilal Hassani (France’s Eurovision entrant in 2019), Alma Jodorowsky, Nana Benamer, Asia Argento, Thomas Poitevin, Dustin Muchuvitz, and Raya Martigny. With a soundtrack featuring iconic tracks such as “Don’t Touch” by Yelle and “Fisted to the Heart”, the film explores the turbulent dynamics of toxic relationships—both between fans and idols and within passionate queer love affairs.
Langlois, known for his distinct “glittercore” pop-punk aesthetic, brings his signature style to the film, crafting a visually stunning and unforgettable spectacle that mixes music, love, and heartbreak. Written by Langlois, Carlotta Coco, and Thomas Colineau, Queens of Drama delivers a bold narrative that celebrates the highs and lows of the entertainment world, while also dissecting the complexity of toxic relationships.
After debuting in France last fall, Queens of Drama will hit select US theaters, exclusively at Alamo Drafthouse locations, starting April 18, 2025. Get ready for an unrestrained, glitter-drenched musical journey into the world of fame, love, and drama.
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