Project Detail

The Princess and the Peacock

Synopsis

Transfeminine 'freak-show' performer Mona Guyard has built a cult audience in Europe. We follow Mona from a rural childhood, through her discovery of drag and freakshow, to the development and premiere of an astonishing new performance.
A visceral and beautiful exploration of pain, healing and transformation in the queer community.

Details

Year
2024
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
13 min 22 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Daniel Baker-Wells
Producer
Daniel Baker-Wells
Editor
Daniel Baker-Wells
Director of Photography
Daniel Baker-Wells
Sound
Daniel Baker-Wells
Principal cast
Mona Guyard

Production Status

Production Company

Daniel Baker-Wells

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