Call Me Queen
Synopsis
The film depicts a friendship between an Irish journalist in Kenya and a Rwandan woman, who pair up to combat the AIDS crisis in the 1990s.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest Hamburg
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Atef
- Screenplay & Story
- Emily Atef, Josune Hahnheiser, Lara Santoro, Jeannine Dominy
- Original Title
- Call Me Queen
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, Kenya, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Cowboy Films, Streetcar Entertainment, Ringel Film, Les Films Pelléas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Atef
Emily Atef, Josune Hahnheiser, Lara Santoro, Jeannine Dominy
Hélène Louvart
Gian-Piero Ringel, Mo Abudu, Stephan Mallmann, Charles Steel, Alexandra Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Emily Atef
Writer
Josune Hahnheiser
Writer
Emily Atef
Director
Jeannine Dominy
Writer
Alexandra Stone
Producer
Catherine Townsend
Producer
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Threat • Stressful Scenes
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Call Me Queen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Call Me Queen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Call Me Queen about?
The film depicts a friendship between an Irish journalist in Kenya and a Rwandan woman, who pair up to combat the AIDS crisis in the 1990s.
Who directed Call Me Queen?
Call Me Queen was directed by Emily Atef.
Who stars in Call Me Queen?
The principal cast of Call Me Queen includes Eliane Umuhire, Danny Sapani, Charlie Carrick, Dominic West, Denise Gough.
When was Call Me Queen released and how long is it?
Call Me Queen was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is Call Me Queen based on a book or true story?
Call Me Queen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lara Santoro".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Call Me Queen?
Call Me Queen holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).