Hinn undursamlegi sannleikur um Raquelu drottningu
Synopsis
Raquela is a transsexual, or lady boy, from the Philippines, who dreams of escaping the streets of Cebu City for a fairy tale life in Paris. In order to make her dreams come true, she turns from prostitution toward the more lucrative business of Internet porn. Her success as a porn star brings new friends, including Valerie, a lady boy in Iceland, and Michael, the owner of the website Raquela works for. Valerie helps Raquela get as far as Iceland. From there, Michael offers her a rendezvous in Paris. Will Paris be everything she dreamed of? And will Michael turn out to be her Prince Charming?
The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela (2008) is a 1h 20min documentary feature film by Olaf de Fleur Johannesson. Raquela is a transsexual, or lady boy, from the Philippines, who dreams of escaping the streets of Cebu City for a fa...
Facts
Bande-annonce
Parcours en festivals
- Queer Lisboa 2009 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2008 generic
- Cinemanila International Film Festival 2008 generic
- Frameline: San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival 2008 generic
