The Meeting of Two Queens
Mar 19, 1991 · 14m
Director
Cecilia Barriga CabezónOverview
Cecilia Barriga’s culty video montage tells the story of two queens who fall in love, unwittingly played by Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo. Clipped from their most iconic works, the Chilean born video artist manipulates scenes from the legendary actresses to turn two of the most well known Hollywood starlets in film history into a silent-film style lesbian fantasy. Barriga drives the narrative using common motifs such as the cigarette and the one-eyed glance from beneath a wide brimmed hat, motifs which are familiar to us, but recontextualized within a queer narrative. Major points for including a rainmaker in the soundtrack.
Cast of The Meeting of Two Queens
Crew of The Meeting of Two Queens
About The Meeting of Two Queens
What is The Meeting of Two Queens about?
Cecilia Barriga’s culty video montage tells the story of two queens who fall in love, unwittingly played by Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo. Clipped from their most iconic works, the Chilean born video artist manipulates scenes from the legendary actresses to turn two of the most well known Hollywood starlets in film history into a silent-film style lesbian fantasy. Barriga drives the narrative…
When was The Meeting of Two Queens released?
The Meeting of Two Queens was released on March 19, 1991.
How long is The Meeting of Two Queens?
The Meeting of Two Queens runs 14 minutes.
Who directed The Meeting of Two Queens?
The Meeting of Two Queens was directed by Cecilia Barriga Cabezón.
Who is in the cast of The Meeting of Two Queens?
The cast of The Meeting of Two Queens includes Greta Garbo ((archive footage)) and Marlene Dietrich ((archive footage)).