From transvestites to transformers, we will follow the trail that will lead us in different and famous Parisian music-halls, such as the mythical Alcazar of Paris, La Grande Eugène. Whether they are below or beyond their character, often these men who are looking for themselves look at life with the humor of despair. Why this need to "transform" themselves? Why is it always the men who cross-dress and not the women? Why did the public flock to these shows in the 1970s and 1980s? Interpretations of famous characters such as Diana Ross, Josephine Baker, Billie Holiday, the Peter Sisters, the Andrew Sisters, Zizi Jeanmaire, Judy Garland, Sarah Bernhardt, among others, contribute to making this musical document an essential testimony of this era.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Jean-Marie Rivière, Marcel Drouet, Léon Grieg, La Grande Eugène, La Grande Zoa, Pierre Spivakoff
Crew: Richard Olivier (Director), Frans Wentzel (Sound), Jean-Marie Rivière (Thanks), Manu Bonmariage (Cinematography), Jan Tavernier (Editor), Roger Defays (Sound Mixer)
Country: Belgium
Language: Français
Studio: Olivier Films
Runtime: 58 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1974
IMDb: 10