GALORE
Directors: Dylan Tonk, Lazlo Tonk
74 min / 2019 / the Netherlands / Documentary Feature
Drag sensation Lady Galore is about to undergo her biggest transformation yet. Fighting for visibility and solidarity, she has become vital to the European drag community. For Sander den Baas, the man behind Lady Galore, this devotion is starting to take its toll. Although his size is what makes Lady Galore stand out and brought her fame, Sander is struggling with more and more health problems. Gastric bypass surgery will help him regain a healthy weight. But what will remain of Lady Galore?
Festivals & Honors
World Premiere/ Winner, Audience Award Best Documentary - Roze Filmdagen Amsterdam, Netherlands 2019
Pink Apple Zürich, 2019
Ljubljana LGBT Film Festival, 2019
Merlinka Festival, Belgrade, 2019
Twin brothers LAZLO TONK and DYLAN TONK both graduated as Master of Arts in film studies at Utrecht University. Upon graduation they produced the award-winning documentary Jan Mesdag Sings Brel and the short dance film Explore, which was selected for several European film festivals. Based in the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands, their film company Dyzlo Film tells the unique stories of ordinary people, with subjects ranging from healthcare and education to art, music, and video games. Their directorial debut film Uitgesproken (Caged) had its Asian Premiere at 5th KASHISH in 2014 and also became part of the KASHISH Forward screenings at schools and colleges.
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