- Open Format
Creatures of Life - Documentary Screening and Exhibition
Alessa Müller
27 June 2025 19:00–22:00
28 June 2025 16:00–19:00
The documentary "Creatures of Life" takes viewers into the fascinating world of drag as an art form and shows its profound significance for the queer community and the artists who live it. With vivid portraits of three extraordinary performers from Berlin's drag scene, the film delves into the diversity, creativity and courage that defines this culture.
Each artist tells a unique story: Queen Justmean explores the boundaries of femininity and masculinity in her performances and plays with their fusion. Toylette Paypr shines with an explosive mix of pop culture, film, fashion and provocative art that combines old and new. Niksa, on the other hand, uses drag as a platform for political engagement and addresses climate protection and social issues by slipping into fascinating roles such as animals, creatures, objects or natural phenomena.
"Creatures of Life" shows how these artists explode stereotypical notions of drag and open up new perspectives on this art form. The film is a journey through the depths of Berlin's drag culture - raw, diverse and full of surprises.
Each artist tells a unique story: Queen Justmean explores the boundaries of femininity and masculinity in her performances and plays with their fusion. Toylette Paypr shines with an explosive mix of pop culture, film, fashion and provocative art that combines old and new. Niksa, on the other hand, uses drag as a platform for political engagement and addresses climate protection and social issues by slipping into fascinating roles such as animals, creatures, objects or natural phenomena.
"Creatures of Life" shows how these artists explode stereotypical notions of drag and open up new perspectives on this art form. The film is a journey through the depths of Berlin's drag culture - raw, diverse and full of surprises.
Biography
Alessa Müller
Alessa Müller is a filmmaker and visual artist based in Berlin, originally from Frankfurt/Darmstadt, Germany. With a background in Psychology and Communication Design, she discovered her passion for filmmaking during her studies in Würzburg, focusing on motion pictures and animation. Her work is bold, colorful, and loud, blending striking visuals with meaningful storytelling. She explores LGBTQIA* and feminist themes, aiming to create films that spark political and emotional impact. Passionate about making invisible stories seen, she experiments with animation and film to move and challenge audiences.
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