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Jim Queen: Animated Comedy Explores Gay Identity
12 Sep
Summary
- An animated comedy about a virus affecting gay men premiered at Cannes.
- The film is screening its English version for North American buyers.
- It has garnered nearly 400,000 admissions and $3 million in France.
The animated comedy "Jim Queen," lauded at Cannes, is currently being screened for North American buyers at TIFF. Directed by Marco Nguyen and Nicolas Athané, the film premiered to rave reviews, with one critic calling it a "hilarious rare shot of broad comedy that plays like a queer 'South Park' on literal steroids." The English voice cast includes Jordan Firstman, Mateo Lane, Nicole Byer, John Cameron Mitchell, Bob the Drag Queen, and Wendie Malick.
The film's narrative centers on a mysterious virus called Heterosis that transforms gay men into straight individuals, disrupting the Parisian gay scene. The protagonist, Jim, a former "Gym Queen" icon, becomes an outcast and must race to find a cure with the help of his friend Lucien.
"Jim Queen" has already achieved considerable success in France, releasing on June 17 and debuting at #3 in the box office. It has since garnered close to 400,000 admissions and approximately $3 million at the French box office. The film is also scheduled for theatrical release in over 25 international territories. U.S. distribution rights are presently under negotiation.
